LeBron James’ Buzzer-Beater Lifts Lakers Past Pacers, Ends Losing Streak

LeBron James delivered a dramatic buzzer-beater to secure a crucial 120-119 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday (March 26). With the Lakers on the verge of a fourth consecutive loss, James tipped in a missed floater from Luka Dončić just as the final horn sounded, sealing the win.

This thrilling finish ended the Lakers' three-game losing streak and provided a much-needed morale boost as they continue their playoff push.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/jaylen-brown-65-game-requirement-nba-awards Despite struggling offensively, shooting just 4-of-12 from the field, LeBron still made his presence felt with a double-double of 13 points and 13 rebounds, along with seven assists.

Dončić led the Lakers with 34 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Austin Reaves added 24 points. The Lakers also adjusted their starting lineup, moving Rui Hachimura into the first five, and he responded with 14 points.

Meanwhile, Jaxon Hayes contributed 13 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting night.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/los-angeles-lakers-third-consecutive-loss-orlando-magic On the other side, the Pacers saw seven players score in double figures, led by Bennedict Mathurin’s 23 points off the bench.

Tyrese Haliburton also posted a double-double with 16 points and 18 assists, marking his best playmaking performance of the season. The loss snapped Indiana’s five-game winning streak but kept them in fourth place in the Eastern Conference.

Both teams will be back in action tomorrow, with the Lakers facing the Chicago Bulls and the Pacers visiting the Washington Wizards.