The Indiana Pacers extended their dominance with a 109-90 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, adding a playful twist to their triumph.
Pascal Siakam led the charge for the Pacers with an impressive stat line of 22 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 21 points along with eight rebounds and assists each. Despite Anthony Davis’ efforts with 24 points and 15 rebounds, and LeBron James’ 16 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists for the Lakers, it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Following their win, the Pacers engaged in a lighthearted troll aimed at Lakers fans present at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The team’s camera playfully applied a crying filter to Lakers fans, sharing the humorous clip on social media.
This victory marked the third encounter between the two teams this season, with the Lakers emerging victorious in the previous matchups. However, the Lakers struggled offensively in this game, scoring a season-low 90 points after their previous high-scoring encounters. The significant 60-point drop-off from their previous meeting stands as the second-largest in franchise history against a single opponent, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
With this win, the Indiana Pacers maintain their position as the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Los Angeles Lakers currently hold the ninth seed in the Western Conference.
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