LeBron James and the LA Lakers visited the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday to try to snap a three-game losing streak after losses to the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, respectively. On the other end, the Pacers were in the middle of a five-game winning streak while trying to secure a top-four finish in the Western Conference standings.
James had a discreet start to the game, missing his first two field goal attempts. The Pacers secured the first quarter 33-28 thanks to eight points from Aaron Nesmith, while James finished with zero points after attempting one more shot.
LeBron James only scored two points on free throws, going shooting 0-of-5 from the field in the first half. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 19 and 17 points, respectively, as they dominated the second quarter 40-22 and entered halftime up 68-55.

LeBron James didn't have the best game on the offensive end, but his contributions helped the Lakers secure a 120-119 dramatic win over the Pacers. He added 11 points in the second half while grabbing 10 of his 13 rebounds on the defensive end of the ball.
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The Pacers won the third and fourth quarter, but the Lakers came out on top after James made a tip shot as the clock ran out to give the Lakers the victory.
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Before defending the same jersey Kobe Bryant donned for 20 years, LeBron James was often pitted against the Black Mamba. They became good friends over the years, but James revealed a major regret regarding Bryant during Wednesday's episode of The Pat McAfee Show."
"It was always competitive between us. I was on the East Coast, he was on the West Coast and it was like, even though we never ... I f***ed up one time," said LeBron about his blown chance to face off against Kobe. "...in '09 and didn't beat Orlando ... and didn't get an opportunity to play him in the Finals."
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