Lakers VS Pacers: The winner of the LeBron James game on the Lifts lift Los Angeles | Basketball news
LeBron James helped the Lakers to avoid the fourth direct loss of dramatic last seconds against Indiana.
LeBron James ran into a Buzzin jump with the remaining 0.1 seconds, while the Los Angeles Lakers stopped a losing string of three games with a pulsating victory on the road 120-119 over Indiana Pacers.
The exciting duel in Indianapolis saw the Pacers climb from a hole in the fourth quarter of 13 points to seize the 119-118 lead with the remaining 42 seconds and left the Lakers staring at the fourth direct defeat pipe on Wednesday.
But when the clock was ticking, Luka Doncic made his last drive in the basket-just to see his 13-foot float attempt from the rim.
James reacted the fastest, jumping on his palm ball in the bucket due to the winning result and gave the Lakers a valuable win in the Western Conference playing race.
40-year-old James-Koji failed to score a goal from the field in the introductory three quarters-he scored with 13 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Lakers coach JJ Redick welcomed the persistence of a veteran superstar in withdrawing his team over the line, even though he had an offensive night night.
“It’s another great example where he doesn’t necessarily have to go early and he’s going on slowly offensive,” Redick said.
“But he was so good at defense for us. And then he takes over in the fourth quarter and rewards basketball gods because he did not let the rope and did not stop competing.”
James said he didn’t mind his offensive appearance with a little key.
“Whatever it takes to help your teammates win,” James said. “For me, I can always do other things that still affect the game, even when I don’t score.
“It’s the beauty of my game, I’ve always built it throughout my life – turn on your guys, refuse, defend yourself, and then drink in a few points here and there.”
Doncic led Lakers by scoring 34 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Austin Reaves gave offensive support with 24 points, along with Ru Hachimur, who ended up with 14 points.
The victory leaves the Lakers in fourth place at the Western Conference 44-28. The best six finishers on the list are automatically qualified for the playoffs.
