76ers Secure Win Over Hawks With Late Jumper
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 104-101, at Wells Fargo Center on Monday.
The 76ers (12-9) celebrated the return of Joel Embiid with a tight win over the Hawks (11-10) in a game where the star big man was absolutely decisive. The Hawks enjoyed a better start, though, as they got off to a 34-23 and looked in complete control during the opening minutes of the contest, but the Sixers began showing signs of a turnaround following a 28-21 score in the second quarter. Atlanta still held a four-point lead at the break, but Philadelphia tied things by the time the third quarter ended. The game went down the wire and all signs pointed to a potential overtime, but Joel Embiid gave the Sixers the lead by draining the game-winning bucket with 18.6 seconds on the clock, and that allowed Philadelphia to close out the game.
Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with a 30-point performance that also included eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks, while Tobias Harris posted 24 points and 10 rebounds. Shake Milton also had a strong game and finished with 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The 76ers also shot 45.3 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three-point range.
Trae Young and Deandre Hunter each led the way for the Hawks with 18 points, with Young also adding 10 assists and Hunter racking up three boards and three dimes. Clint Capela had a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double, and John Collins recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, three assists and two steals. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and six assists, and Justin Holiday added 16 points coming off the bench.
The 76ers (12-9) celebrated the return of Joel Embiid with a tight win over the Hawks (11-10) in a game where the star big man was absolutely decisive. The Hawks enjoyed a better start, though, as they got off to a 34-23 and looked in complete control during the opening minutes of the contest, but the Sixers began showing signs of a turnaround following a 28-21 score in the second quarter. Atlanta still held a four-point lead at the break, but Philadelphia tied things by the time the third quarter ended. The game went down the wire and all signs pointed to a potential overtime, but Joel Embiid gave the Sixers the lead by draining the game-winning bucket with 18.6 seconds on the clock, and that allowed Philadelphia to close out the game.
Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with a 30-point performance that also included eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks, while Tobias Harris posted 24 points and 10 rebounds. Shake Milton also had a strong game and finished with 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The 76ers also shot 45.3 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three-point range.
Trae Young and Deandre Hunter each led the way for the Hawks with 18 points, with Young also adding 10 assists and Hunter racking up three boards and three dimes. Clint Capela had a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double, and John Collins recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, four blocks, three assists and two steals. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and six assists, and Justin Holiday added 16 points coming off the bench.
Wizards Secure Big Win Over Timberwolves
The Washington Wizards defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 142-127, at Capital One Arena on Monday.
The Wizards (11-10) moved over the .500 threshold and sent the Timberwolves (10-11) below that line following what was perhaps their best offensive performance of the entire 2022-23 season to date. The Wizards looked good from the early going and raced out to a 38-33 lead in the first quarter, bolstering that advantage even further to a double-digit figure after a 39-25 score in the second 12-minute period of the first half. Leading by 19 points at the break, the Wizards slowed things down in the third quarter and allowed Minnesota to reduce the deficit to just 12 points following a 39-32 third-quarter score, but the Timberwolves didn’t have enough in them to mount a comeback. The Wizards won the final quarter by a 33-30 score, and that allowed them to close things out for good.
Kristaps Porzingis had an excellent performance and finished with 41 points, but he also added four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals. Kyle Kuzma sniffed a triple-double after ending with 23 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Bradley Beal secured 22 points to go along with five assists and two steals. Corey Kispert (11 points) and Jordan Goodwin (10 points) also had decent performances off the bench for the Wizards.
Anthony Edwards was the best player for the Timberwolves and finished with 29 points, but he also added eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Rudy Gobert posted 19 points and seven rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell posted 17 points, five assists and four boards. Karl-Anthony Towns struggled and only scored eight points. Jaylen Nowell shone off the bench and registered 23 points.
The Wizards (11-10) moved over the .500 threshold and sent the Timberwolves (10-11) below that line following what was perhaps their best offensive performance of the entire 2022-23 season to date. The Wizards looked good from the early going and raced out to a 38-33 lead in the first quarter, bolstering that advantage even further to a double-digit figure after a 39-25 score in the second 12-minute period of the first half. Leading by 19 points at the break, the Wizards slowed things down in the third quarter and allowed Minnesota to reduce the deficit to just 12 points following a 39-32 third-quarter score, but the Timberwolves didn’t have enough in them to mount a comeback. The Wizards won the final quarter by a 33-30 score, and that allowed them to close things out for good.
Kristaps Porzingis had an excellent performance and finished with 41 points, but he also added four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals. Kyle Kuzma sniffed a triple-double after ending with 23 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Bradley Beal secured 22 points to go along with five assists and two steals. Corey Kispert (11 points) and Jordan Goodwin (10 points) also had decent performances off the bench for the Wizards.
Anthony Edwards was the best player for the Timberwolves and finished with 29 points, but he also added eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Rudy Gobert posted 19 points and seven rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell posted 17 points, five assists and four boards. Karl-Anthony Towns struggled and only scored eight points. Jaylen Nowell shone off the bench and registered 23 points.
Celtics Blast Hornets, 140-105
The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 140-105, at TD Garden on Monday night.
The Celtics (17-4) rightfully came into the contest as sizable favorites as the NBA's winningest team, and they immediately validated that standing by jumping out to a 45-19 lead through the first 12 minutes. The Hornets (6-15) were only able to put a three-point dent into their deficit before halftime, but Boston put an unequivocal stop to any thoughts of a possible comeback by putting up a 43-point total in the third quarter on its way to the easy win. Charlotte shot 48.8 percent also committed 20 turnovers and surrendered a 59.1 percent success rate from the floor to the hosts.
Jalen McDaniels led the Hornets with 24 points, adding two assists and one rebound. Kelly Oubre furnished 22 points, five boards, three assists and two steals. P.J. Washington compiled 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block. Theo Maledon delivered 11 points, eight assists, four rebounds and three steals. Bryce McGowens registered 10 points, six assists, two rebounds and one block.
Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 35 points, complementing them with three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block. Marcus Smart generated a 22-point, 15-assist double-double that included two rebounds and two steals. Malcolm Brogdon supplied 21 points, six assists and five rebounds. Derrick White tallied 15 points, six assists, two rebounds and one steal. Sam Hauser posted 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.
The Hornets head back home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night, while the Celtics remain home and host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
The Celtics (17-4) rightfully came into the contest as sizable favorites as the NBA's winningest team, and they immediately validated that standing by jumping out to a 45-19 lead through the first 12 minutes. The Hornets (6-15) were only able to put a three-point dent into their deficit before halftime, but Boston put an unequivocal stop to any thoughts of a possible comeback by putting up a 43-point total in the third quarter on its way to the easy win. Charlotte shot 48.8 percent also committed 20 turnovers and surrendered a 59.1 percent success rate from the floor to the hosts.
Jalen McDaniels led the Hornets with 24 points, adding two assists and one rebound. Kelly Oubre furnished 22 points, five boards, three assists and two steals. P.J. Washington compiled 16 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block. Theo Maledon delivered 11 points, eight assists, four rebounds and three steals. Bryce McGowens registered 10 points, six assists, two rebounds and one block.
Jayson Tatum paced the Celtics with 35 points, complementing them with three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block. Marcus Smart generated a 22-point, 15-assist double-double that included two rebounds and two steals. Malcolm Brogdon supplied 21 points, six assists and five rebounds. Derrick White tallied 15 points, six assists, two rebounds and one steal. Sam Hauser posted 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.
The Hornets head back home to face the Washington Wizards on Friday night, while the Celtics remain home and host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Nets Topple Magic, 109-102
The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Orlando Magic, 109-102, at Barclays Center on Monday night.
The Nets (11-11) came into the contest as clear home favorites and looking to finally get back to .500, but matters didn't get off to a very good start with the Magic (5-16) jumping out to a 28-23 lead through one. However, Brooklyn bounced back during the middle periods to outscore Orlando, 64-48, to take an 11-point advantage into the final period. The visitors' quarter-opening 11-4 run did tighten up the contest, but Nicolas Claxton eventually sealed the victory by scoring the final three points after the hosts' advantage was back down to four points.
Bol Bol and Paolo Banchero co-led the Magic with 24-point tallies, with Bol adding six rebounds and Banchero contributing five assists and four boards among their other contributions. Franz Wagner supplied 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Gary Harris delivered 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal.
Kevin Durant paced the Nets with 45 points, supplementing them with seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Kyrie Irving registered 20 points, three assists, two rebounds and one block. Claxton generated a 17-point, 13-rebound double-double that included one assist and three blocks. Joe Harris matched Claxton's scoring and added four rebounds and one block.
The Magic remain home and welcome in the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, while the Nets remain home and take on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night as well.
The Nets (11-11) came into the contest as clear home favorites and looking to finally get back to .500, but matters didn't get off to a very good start with the Magic (5-16) jumping out to a 28-23 lead through one. However, Brooklyn bounced back during the middle periods to outscore Orlando, 64-48, to take an 11-point advantage into the final period. The visitors' quarter-opening 11-4 run did tighten up the contest, but Nicolas Claxton eventually sealed the victory by scoring the final three points after the hosts' advantage was back down to four points.
Bol Bol and Paolo Banchero co-led the Magic with 24-point tallies, with Bol adding six rebounds and Banchero contributing five assists and four boards among their other contributions. Franz Wagner supplied 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Gary Harris delivered 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal.
Kevin Durant paced the Nets with 45 points, supplementing them with seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Kyrie Irving registered 20 points, three assists, two rebounds and one block. Claxton generated a 17-point, 13-rebound double-double that included one assist and three blocks. Joe Harris matched Claxton's scoring and added four rebounds and one block.
The Magic remain home and welcome in the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, while the Nets remain home and take on the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night as well.
Raptors Notch Second Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Toronto Raptors defeated the visting Cleveland Cavaliers, 100-88, at Scotiabank Arena on Monday evening.
The game got out to a competitive start as the Raptors led 26-24 after one quarter. The hosts kept the offense rolling and turned up the defense in the second where they outscored the Cavs 26-19, to take a nine-point lead into the break. The Raptors kept the momentum going in the third and added another four points to their advantage, making it a 13-point lead into the final frame. The hosts rallied to a game-high 20-point lead mid way through the fourth and cruised the rest of the way to a second straight win.
O.G. Anunoby led the way for the Raptors with 20 points, two assists, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Pascal Siakam tallied 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, while Gary Trent chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and a steal. The Raptors shot 44 percent from the field, including 12-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, Darius Garland logged 18 points, four rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and a block, and Evan Mobley finished with 18 points, 15 rebounds, two blocks and a steal to lead the Cavs. No other player scored in double digits for the Cavs, but Cedi Osman and Robin Lopez added nine points each. The Cavs shot 38 percent from the field, including 7-of-38 from deep.
The Cavs (13-8) will look to bounce back as they play host to the 76ers on Wednesday. The Raptors (11-9) take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday.
The game got out to a competitive start as the Raptors led 26-24 after one quarter. The hosts kept the offense rolling and turned up the defense in the second where they outscored the Cavs 26-19, to take a nine-point lead into the break. The Raptors kept the momentum going in the third and added another four points to their advantage, making it a 13-point lead into the final frame. The hosts rallied to a game-high 20-point lead mid way through the fourth and cruised the rest of the way to a second straight win.
O.G. Anunoby led the way for the Raptors with 20 points, two assists, a steal and a block, in 37 minutes. Pascal Siakam tallied 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, while Gary Trent chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and a steal. The Raptors shot 44 percent from the field, including 12-of-28 from long range.
Meanwhile, Darius Garland logged 18 points, four rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and a block, and Evan Mobley finished with 18 points, 15 rebounds, two blocks and a steal to lead the Cavs. No other player scored in double digits for the Cavs, but Cedi Osman and Robin Lopez added nine points each. The Cavs shot 38 percent from the field, including 7-of-38 from deep.
The Cavs (13-8) will look to bounce back as they play host to the 76ers on Wednesday. The Raptors (11-9) take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday.
Pelicans Come Up Clutch At Home
By Dan Bruno
The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder, 105-101, at Smoothie King Center on Monday evening.
The Pelicans got out to a strong start with an eight-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder kept up the effort in the second and managed to trim it back to a six-point game by halftime. The Pelicans maintained the momentum and held the upper hand through the third, taking a seven-point advantage into the final frame. The Thunder kept pushing in the fourth and rallied to a brief lead late in the quarter, before the Pelicans came up clutch in crunch time to secure the home win. This marks the second straight loss for the Thunder.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 23 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and a steal, in 35 minutes. Trey Murphy followed up with 20 points, six rebonds, two steals and a block, while Jose Alvarado added 15 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Pelicans shot 45 percent from the field, including 9-of-32 from deep.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. Luguentz Dort followed up with 14 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl tallied 10 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and a block. The Thunder shot 37 percent from the field, including 12-of-38 from long range.
The Thunder (8-13) will look to bounce back as they The Pelicans (12-8) play host to the Raptors on Wednesday.
The Pelicans got out to a strong start with an eight-point lead after one quarter. The Thunder kept up the effort in the second and managed to trim it back to a six-point game by halftime. The Pelicans maintained the momentum and held the upper hand through the third, taking a seven-point advantage into the final frame. The Thunder kept pushing in the fourth and rallied to a brief lead late in the quarter, before the Pelicans came up clutch in crunch time to secure the home win. This marks the second straight loss for the Thunder.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 23 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and a steal, in 35 minutes. Trey Murphy followed up with 20 points, six rebonds, two steals and a block, while Jose Alvarado added 15 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. The Pelicans shot 45 percent from the field, including 9-of-32 from deep.
Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. Luguentz Dort followed up with 14 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl tallied 10 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and a block. The Thunder shot 37 percent from the field, including 12-of-38 from long range.
The Thunder (8-13) will look to bounce back as they The Pelicans (12-8) play host to the Raptors on Wednesday.
Nuggets Notch Third Straight Win
By Dan Bruno
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 129-113, at Ball Arena on Monday evening.
The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Nuggets led 42-39 after one quarter. The score stayed close through the second, but the Nuggets managed to retain the upper hand and take a two-point lead into the break. The hots picked up the pace in the third and outscored the Rockets 36-23 in the quarter to build a 15-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Rockets put up a fight in the fourth but it was not enough, as the Nuggets cruised to their third straight win. The loss marks the end of a two-game win streak for the Rockets.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, in 27 minutes of action. Jamal Murray followed up with 31 points, two rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, while Zeke Nnaji added 15 points and three rebounds. The Nuggets shot 57 percent from the field, including 12-of-30 from long range.
Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists, in 23 minutes. Jalen Green followed up with 17 points, two rebounds and seven assists, while Kenyon Martin added 15 points and six rebounds. The Rockets shot 46 percent from the field, including 16-of-44 from deep.
The Nuggets (13-7) and Rockets (5-15) clash again in Denver on Wednesday.
The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Nuggets led 42-39 after one quarter. The score stayed close through the second, but the Nuggets managed to retain the upper hand and take a two-point lead into the break. The hots picked up the pace in the third and outscored the Rockets 36-23 in the quarter to build a 15-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Rockets put up a fight in the fourth but it was not enough, as the Nuggets cruised to their third straight win. The loss marks the end of a two-game win streak for the Rockets.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, in 27 minutes of action. Jamal Murray followed up with 31 points, two rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, while Zeke Nnaji added 15 points and three rebounds. The Nuggets shot 57 percent from the field, including 12-of-30 from long range.
Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists, in 23 minutes. Jalen Green followed up with 17 points, two rebounds and seven assists, while Kenyon Martin added 15 points and six rebounds. The Rockets shot 46 percent from the field, including 16-of-44 from deep.
The Nuggets (13-7) and Rockets (5-15) clash again in Denver on Wednesday.
Bulls Defeat Jazz, 114-107
The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Utah Jazz, 114-107, at Vivint Arena on Monday.
While there were only three ties and six lead changes in this game, neither team led by more than 12 points. That was the Bulls in the fourth quarter, outscoring Utah in the third quarter, 33-20, to complete their comeback win. That allowed them to hold the lead for the closing 16 minutes. Chicago shot 22-of-25 from the free-throw line, while Utah connected on just 6-of-15. In addition, the Bulls won the turnover battle, 14-7, while outscoring the Jazz in the paint, 64-44.
The Bulls (9-11) were led by Demar DeRozan, collecting 26 points, three rebounds and six assists. Zach LaVine totaled 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nikola Vucevic generated 16 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, while Coby White led the bench with 15 points and two boards. Andre Drummond also provided 10 points and 10 boards off the bench.
The Jazz (12-11) were led by Lauri Markkanen, tallying 32 points and nine rebounds on 12-of-18 from the field. Kelly Olynyk compiled 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Collin Sexton had 17 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Jordan Clarkson finished with eight points, six rebounds and nine assists on 3-of-15 from the field.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Utah remaining home to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago staying on the road to play the Phoenix Suns.
While there were only three ties and six lead changes in this game, neither team led by more than 12 points. That was the Bulls in the fourth quarter, outscoring Utah in the third quarter, 33-20, to complete their comeback win. That allowed them to hold the lead for the closing 16 minutes. Chicago shot 22-of-25 from the free-throw line, while Utah connected on just 6-of-15. In addition, the Bulls won the turnover battle, 14-7, while outscoring the Jazz in the paint, 64-44.
The Bulls (9-11) were led by Demar DeRozan, collecting 26 points, three rebounds and six assists. Zach LaVine totaled 20 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nikola Vucevic generated 16 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, while Coby White led the bench with 15 points and two boards. Andre Drummond also provided 10 points and 10 boards off the bench.
The Jazz (12-11) were led by Lauri Markkanen, tallying 32 points and nine rebounds on 12-of-18 from the field. Kelly Olynyk compiled 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Collin Sexton had 17 points, four rebounds and six assists, while Jordan Clarkson finished with eight points, six rebounds and nine assists on 3-of-15 from the field.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Utah remaining home to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago staying on the road to play the Phoenix Suns.
Suns Defeat Kings, 122-117
The Phoenix Suns defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 122-117, at Golden 1 Center on Monday.
There were 16 ties and 11 lead changes in this close-fought game, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. With that said, Phoenix went on a 9-0 run with three minutes remaining to grab that game-high 10-point lead. Sacramento responded with seven unanswered points but never tied or recaptured the lead. A 28-20 third quarter allowed Phoenix to hold the lead for all but two minutes in the second half. The Suns out-rebounded the Kings, 49-38. Both teams shot over 52 percent from the field.
The Suns (14-6) were led by Devin Booker, tallying 44 points, eight rebounds, four assists and six steals. Deandre Ayton amassed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Mikal Bridges generated 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocks, while Damion Lee led the bench with 15 points and five boards.
The Kings (10-9) were led by Malik Monk, providing 30 points and eight assists off the bench on 12-of-17 from the field. Kevin Huerter had 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Domantas Sabonis finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks, while De'Aaron Fox collected 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
On deck for Sacramento is a home matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. As for Phoenix, they play host to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday as well.
There were 16 ties and 11 lead changes in this close-fought game, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. With that said, Phoenix went on a 9-0 run with three minutes remaining to grab that game-high 10-point lead. Sacramento responded with seven unanswered points but never tied or recaptured the lead. A 28-20 third quarter allowed Phoenix to hold the lead for all but two minutes in the second half. The Suns out-rebounded the Kings, 49-38. Both teams shot over 52 percent from the field.
The Suns (14-6) were led by Devin Booker, tallying 44 points, eight rebounds, four assists and six steals. Deandre Ayton amassed 17 points and 12 rebounds. Mikal Bridges generated 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and three blocks, while Damion Lee led the bench with 15 points and five boards.
The Kings (10-9) were led by Malik Monk, providing 30 points and eight assists off the bench on 12-of-17 from the field. Kevin Huerter had 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Domantas Sabonis finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks, while De'Aaron Fox collected 11 points, five rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
On deck for Sacramento is a home matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. As for Phoenix, they play host to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday as well.
Pacers Defeat Lakers, 116-115
The Indiana Pacers defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 116-115, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.
While there were nine ties and 10 lead changes in the first half, there was only one tie and one lead change in the second half. That final lead change came on the final shot, with Andrew Nembhard hitting a game-winning three at the buzzer for the Pacers. The Lakers actually had a game-high 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers closed on a 32-14 run over the closing 9:26 to prevail. Indiana recorded 29 assists to nine turnovers, while Los Angeles had 23 assists to 14 turnovers. They also outscored the Lakers in second-chance points, 23-14, and in fastbreak scoring, 23-9.
The Pacers (12-8) were led by Tyrese Haliburton, collecting 24 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists. Aaron Nesmith amassed 16 points and four boards. Myles Turner tallied 15 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three blocks, while Buddy Hield had 15 points and four rebounds. Benedict Mathurin led the bench with 23 points and eight boards.
The Lakers (7-12) were led by Anthony Davis, accruing 25 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. LeBron James finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Lonnie Walker totaled nine points, four rebounds and two assists, while Russell Westbrook led the bench with 24 points, four rebounds and six assists.
Indiana has another road game on Wednesday, traveling to face the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers also return to action on Wednesday, playing host to the Portland Trail Blazers.
While there were nine ties and 10 lead changes in the first half, there was only one tie and one lead change in the second half. That final lead change came on the final shot, with Andrew Nembhard hitting a game-winning three at the buzzer for the Pacers. The Lakers actually had a game-high 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers closed on a 32-14 run over the closing 9:26 to prevail. Indiana recorded 29 assists to nine turnovers, while Los Angeles had 23 assists to 14 turnovers. They also outscored the Lakers in second-chance points, 23-14, and in fastbreak scoring, 23-9.
The Pacers (12-8) were led by Tyrese Haliburton, collecting 24 points, seven rebounds and 14 assists. Aaron Nesmith amassed 16 points and four boards. Myles Turner tallied 15 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three blocks, while Buddy Hield had 15 points and four rebounds. Benedict Mathurin led the bench with 23 points and eight boards.
The Lakers (7-12) were led by Anthony Davis, accruing 25 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. LeBron James finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Lonnie Walker totaled nine points, four rebounds and two assists, while Russell Westbrook led the bench with 24 points, four rebounds and six assists.
Indiana has another road game on Wednesday, traveling to face the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers also return to action on Wednesday, playing host to the Portland Trail Blazers.