The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers on March 6, 2026 (game tipped off late evening PT, wrapping up into early March 7 in some time zones), with a final score of Lakers 128, Pacers 117.
This was an NBA regular-season matchup at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Key highlights:
Luka Dončić (in his Lakers tenure) exploded for 44 points through the first three quarters alone (including 7 three-pointers), leading the charge in a dominant performance despite LeBron James being absent (rest/injury not specified in reports).
Austin Reaves added 19 points (much in the second half) to help close it out.
For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam led with 26 points and 5 rebounds, but they couldn’t overcome the deficit (Lakers built a big lead early and maintained control).
Quarter scores: Pacers 27-35 (1Q), 51-64 (2Q), 80-99 (3Q), final 117-128.
The win improved the Lakers to 38-25 (strong push toward the top of the West), while the Pacers fell to 15-48 (struggling season).
The game featured strong Lakers offense (efficient shooting, hot from deep) against a Pacers team that fought but couldn’t match the firepower without containing Dončić. Full box scores and highlights are available on sites like ESPN, NBA.com, or YouTube recaps.
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