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The LA Lakers used a third-quarter surge to beat the Indiana Pacers 150-145 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. The Lakers created more separation from the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference while inching closer to the No. 8 spot.
Anthony Davis had another huge game for the Lakers, ending with 36 points, 16 rebounds and three assists. LeBron James added 26 points, five rebounds and 10 assists, while Spencer Dinwiddie had a breakout game for the Lakers. Dinwiddie had 26 points and five assists as a starter in place of D'Angelo Russell.
The Pacers controlled the first quarter before the Lakers bounced back to take the lead at the end of the first half. The Lakers kept the momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Indiana 44-31. The Pacers tried to mount a comeback in the final period, but it was a little too late.
Top five viral moments from Indiana Pacers vs LA Lakers Game
#5 Aaron Nesmith's block on LeBron James turned into an Andrew Nembhard basket
The Indiana Pacers played good defense in the first half, highlighted by Aaron Nesmith's block on LeBron James. Nesmith caught James off guard midway through the second quarter by swatting his shot in the paint.
Andrew Nembhard recovered the ball and made it to the other side quickly. He stopped at the pain, faking Anthony Davis to get the easy shot, giving the Pacers a three-point lead over the LA Lakers.
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#4 Pascal Siakam with dunk-by on LeBron James
Pascal Siakam had a huge game for the Indiana Pacers with 36 points and 12 rebounds. He also had a couple of huge dunks, one of which was a dunk-by on LeBron James.
The one-time NBA champion didn't posterize "The King" but caught him with a dunk-by. He caught a pass while cutting to the basket, dunking the ball as James was about to block his shot, which was unsuccessful.
#3 Anthony Davis' power slam helps Lakers make a run in 3rd quarter
The LA Lakers entered the third quarter with a slim lead before starting a run early in the period. It was eventually capped off by an Anthony Davis power slam over Ben Sheppard.
Davis received the pass from Austin Reaves, spinning through Andrew Nembhard before dunking on Sheppard's head. The momentum for the Lakers continued after that play, which essentially gave them the win.
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#2 Austin Reaves turns to Magic Johnson with 'Showtime' assist
Austin Reaves has been arguably the third-best player for the LA Lakers this season. D'Angelo Russell might have an argument, but Reaves' "Showtime" play in the third quarter certainly solidified his position.
With nowhere to go in the paint, as he was surrounded by three Pacers players, Reaves found Cam Reddish for the corner 3-point shot. The Lakers guard might have eyes in the back of his head, while Reddish making it took the cake.
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#1 Pascal Siakam soars over Anthony Davis and Taurean Prince with poster jam
What is it with visiting players dunking on LA Lakers players on the fastbreak? It was Jalen Johnson last week when he dunked all over Austin Reaves in the first play of the game. Reaves tried to take the charge, but Johnson just soared over him.
Pascal Siakam did the same with Taurean Prince in the first quarter. Siakam caught Prince trying to take the offensive foul, while Anthony Davis was dragged on the poster slam.
Guess the Lakers players!
