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LeBron James' Buzzer-Beater Ends Lakers' Losing Streak in Thrilling Win Over Pacers

James' last-second tip-in capped a dramatic 120-119 victory, keeping the Lakers in the playoff race and extending his record scoring streak.

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The Lakers celebrate with teammate LeBron James, second from right, after his game-winning tip-in as time expired lifted them to a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Overview

  • LeBron James secured a 120-119 win for the Lakers with a buzzer-beating tip-in off a Luka Doncic miss, snapping their three-game losing streak.
  • James extended his NBA-record streak of scoring 10 or more points to 1,283 consecutive games, finishing with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists.
  • Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 34 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 24 points.
  • The victory moved the Lakers into a tie for the fourth seed in the Western Conference, vital for their playoff positioning with 10 games left in the regular season.
  • The Pacers' five-game overall and eight-game home winning streaks were halted, despite strong performances from Bennedict Mathurin and Tyrese Haliburton, who had a season-high 18 assists.