Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

November 24, 2021- by

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The Los Angeles Lakers (10-10) play against the Indiana Pacers (12-12) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday November 24, 2021

Los Angeles Lakers 124, Indiana Pacers 116 (Final/OT)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Dubs, Ant Dunk, LeBron, Lakers win, Suns, Mini Golf Dates 👍🏼
Bulls, Succession S3, refs, Magnus Lund, Thanksgiving eve high school crushes 👎🏼
Taking your calls all night ⬇️
twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAGR… – 12:44 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Reviewed the video & asked LeBron about the incident with courtside fans. Something definitely happened on the previous possession; he tried to alert an official.
LeBron: “There’s moments where it goes outside the line with obscene gestures & words that shouldn’t be tolerated” pic.twitter.com/XbSjBB50zt – 12:36 AM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James can’t do everything he used to do. But he still hits big shots as well as anybody.
On a night in Indiana that didn’t turn back the clock, but showed how James can still will the Lakers to a win when they need it: ocregister.com/2021/11/24/leb… – 11:35 PM
Kent Bazemore @24Bazemore
Another solid outing. Getting it done. Schemes and timing. #First20 #BlockThatNoise – 11:22 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Caris LeVert returned to the court right after the game. It ended 75 minutes ago and he just finished up. pic.twitter.com/PjUfw3Wif0 – 11:12 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Home for the Kings
Home for the Pistons
Road vs Kings
Lakers have a chance to build some real momentum over the next week. – 11:06 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Chris Duarte has now gotten public praise from LeBron James and Kevin Durant, and Duarte said in his post game media tonight that Melo gave him praise after the game.
He’s got a bright future. What a player he is already. – 11:05 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook on Chris Duarte: “He’s a hell of a player. He’s going to be a big-time scorer in this league.” – 11:01 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Westbrook pointed to LeBron’s two-way play down the stretch, not just making tough shots, but impacting Indy on the defensive side of the floor with rotations, deflections and boards. – 11:00 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook on LeBron: “Being able to close. He’s been doing this his whole career.” – 10:59 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Quick @LockedOnLakers postgame video reaction to the Lakers’ 124-116 OT win over the Pacers. Huge game from LeBron down the stretch, with a lot of minutes at center. Vogel should consider more of this look. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork pic.twitter.com/sOQLVvphQs – 10:58 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron said there are some lineups that have been working well, and some things they can apply moving forward, but they’re still piecing things together, due in part to injuries:
“Getting healthy is the most important thing in our league … we haven’t (been healthy) yet.” – 10:57 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James doesn’t say what exactly happened with the fans who were ejected in OT, but says generally when obscene gestures and language come into it, it can’t be tolerated. – 10:56 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron believes Chris Duarte is “beyond his years” and said when the Lakers worked him out “he didn’t miss a shot.” – 10:56 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron James said he has not been able to talk to Isaiah Stewart since the incident. – 10:53 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron said hitting Isaiah Stewart was “definitely accidental” and that he’s “not that type of player.” He didn’t think the suspension was warranted. – 10:52 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron said “frustration” and being “eager” to get back on the floor after the suspension helped motivate him tonight. – 10:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Bulls last 2 games:
— Lost by 32 to the Pacers
— Lost to the 1-16 Rockets
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/2LnKvPghV3 – 10:31 PM

Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
So Indiana and Houston were the ol’ double-trap games? – 10:30 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Justin Holiday on Chris Duarte’s big 3: “I saw him get fouled.” – 10:29 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his 10th assist of the night, Trae Young has recorded his 67th 20+ point / 10+ assist double-double of his career.
Since the 2018-19 season, Young’s 67 20-point / 10-assist games are the second most in the NBA, trailing only Russell Westbrook (69). – 10:23 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
“Amazing shot. Amazing shot. Chris is confident in his abilities… we need his shot making ability. He was great tonight,” Malcolm Brogdon says of Duarte’s game tying shot that sent the game to overtime. – 10:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Vogel marveled at how LeBron (39 points, including most of LAL’s crunch time hoops) was able to QB the defense and still control everything on the offensive end. – 10:14 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Frank Vogel calls this LeBron performance “one for the ages,” noting how much he wanted to play at the Garden last night. – 10:13 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on LeBron’s performance: “What LeBron did tonight was a performance for the ages. … Obviously, he gets the game ball.” – 10:12 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Thankful for the King. #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/bfZZzgGCZb – 10:11 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
“[LeBron] James is a great player. He got hot,” Carlisle says postgame. Says the Pacers needed to do a better job denying him the ball down the stretch. – 10:10 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
When reporter Leonardo Torres identified himself as “Leonardo” before his question on Zoom, Malik Monk whispered under his breath, “Dicaprio,” and I haven’t laughed harder at a presser this year. – 10:09 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
not the ending we wanted, but what a shot from the rook to force overtime.
@Chris Duarte pic.twitter.com/vFYomH7tOa – 10:08 PM

Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Malik Monk on what LeBron means to this Lakers team: “Everything, man. Everything.” – 10:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Malik Monk on @LeBron James calling out coverages as the QB on defense, especially when they went super small late:
“He knows everything. He knows every play.” – 10:07 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Malik Monk says situations like this with LeBron is what he “dreamed of” growing up. – 10:06 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Malik Monk: “It’s Bron … He’s the Jordan of our generation. We feed off of him” – 10:05 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Malik Monk on watching LeBron take over against the Pacers: “Shit, that’s what he does. That’s why he’s the GOAT, man.” – 10:04 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Malik Monk on LeBron’s heroics: “That’s what he does. That’s why he the GOAT, man. … He’s like our Jordan. Our generation.” – 10:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Games with 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ threes after turning 35:
7 — LeBron James
4 — Rest of NBA history combined pic.twitter.com/qieUYQYiIz – 10:03 PM

Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
LeBron kept hitting the Pacers that old “Strive for Greatness” 3 & every time it dropped, they kept acting like it was the first time they’d seen it. – 10:02 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
A season-high 39 points from the King. #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/e8WisFnOdv – 10:02 PM

Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Hawks become the 4th team to build a 20 point lead against the Spurs this season, joining Indiana, Dallas, and Minnesota.
The Spurs are no longer winning the 3PT line, it’s now tied at 27 points each – 10:01 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Interesting point from LeBron during the @SpectrumSN postgame interview with @Mike Trudell. He said when he’s at center defensively, he’s able to call out coverages to teammates very early, alluding to his ability to recognize looks and sets. AK – 10:00 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers get a much needed W, 124-116 in OT…10-10 on the Season…Lebron carries the LakeShow
-LBJ 39pts 6ast 5rebs
-Russ 20pts 5ast 7rebs
-Monk 17pts 8rebs
-Melo & Ellington 14pts each
Next Game, Fri vs Kings at Staples…Have a Good Thanksgiving Laker Fans
@ESPNLosAngeles – 9:58 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Impressive night by LeBron. Clutch shots down the stretch to end any kind of chance for the Pacers to get the W. Lakers get a much-needed W!
LBJ: 39 pts, 6 asts, 5 rebs, 2 blks – 9:57 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
the Lakers won – 9:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A dry spell, no closer and going against LeBron. This Pacers team has made progress, but struggling to score late was costly.
Pacers lose 124-116, outscored 12-4 in OT and with LeBron scoring a season-high 39pts. Brogdon had 28.
Up next: Friday vs Raptors. – 9:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James tonight:
39 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
5 3PT
The Lakers are 6-3 when Bron plays this season. pic.twitter.com/YzMgm7dr9R – 9:55 PM

Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
I like the fight the Celtics are showing. And Schroder on a whole has looked more like the guy he was in OKC two years ago and much less like the guy he was on the Lakers last year – 9:55 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James has 39 points in 43 minutes to lead Lakers to 124-116 OT win over Pacers. – 9:55 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
What does it mean when the Lakers need OT to beat one of the lower teams in the East? Just a question. – 9:54 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Anthony Davis for Buddy Hield: Who says no, @Harrison Faigen ? AK – 9:54 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers salvage a 2-3 road trip by coming back from down 12 in the 3rd Q to win in IND 124-116 in OT. LeBron 39p 6a 4r 2b 1SamCasselldance 1Silencer; Russ 20p 7r 5a 9-of-11 FTs; Monk 17p 8r; Melo 14p; Ellington 14p on 4-of-6 from 3 5r; DweAndre Howdan 12p 20r – 9:54 PM
Andrew Perna @Andrew_Perna
LeBron doesn’t look a day over 29. – 9:54 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Indiana’s half-court offense down the stretch. pic.twitter.com/IqQlbqnH5E – 9:54 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Lakers go up 124-116 in OT on Wayne Ellington shot, then James looks at fans in stands and gestures towards them. – 9:53 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
LeBron alone drops 8 points in overtime, while the Pacers scored just 4 in the extra frame. Indiana trails by 8 with 4 seconds left. They are going to lose. The King was The King when it mattered most. – 9:53 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Impressive that Lakers can get a tough road win without their best player
(ducks and runs away) – 9:53 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron and Wayne Ellington finish burying the Pacers, and Indiana takes a timeout down eight with four seconds, assuming to draw up a 9-point play. – 9:53 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lebron’s Stat Line…39pts 6ast 4rebs 2blks – 9:53 PM
Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
Bron said it was a wrap and it was a wrap. I’ll take it. – 9:53 PM
Mike Richman @mikegrich
Full LeBron experience in Indy: Loses his man in late game defense, gets courtside fans kicked out, aces an extremely difficult 3. – 9:51 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LEBRON. AGAIN.
Pulls out The Silencer!!! pic.twitter.com/EW8Jl3nmAW – 9:50 PM

Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
I don’t understand why the Pacers insist on switching so casually 40 feet from the basket and defending LeBron with a center. – 9:50 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron becoming more reliant on 3’s isn’t a detriment if he’s gonna shoot like a Curry brother lol. – 9:50 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron hits back-to-back 3s, the last to give Lakers 120-114 lead. Then he has palms down three times and shakes head towards fans. – 9:49 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron got a courtside fan kicked out and then hits ANOTHER huge 3.
He’s hitting and the Pacers, settling for 3s, are not. – 9:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Deep, deep triple from @LeBron James, his second in a row, to put LAL up 120-114. James has 37.
Still a lot of time, with 1:52 to play, into Indy’s time out. – 9:49 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
LeBron is hitting some unbelievable threes right now. Just hit a stepback 30 footer over Sabonis to give LA a 6 point lead. Have to tip your cap when he’s hitting those shots. – 9:48 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
LEBRON JAMES. – 9:48 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lebron Freaking James!!! – 9:48 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron! LeBron! LeBon! – 9:48 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron. That’s the tweet. – 9:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
First time LAL have been in this situation without Anthony Davis. LeBron’s doing a lot in the defensive paint, but LAL couldn’t clear a board on the last trip, eventually allowing Brogdon to tie it up. – 9:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Fifth PF on Sabonis, as LeBron tried to box him out. – 9:44 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
CHRIS DUARTE SENDS IT TO OT!!!!!!
(📼 @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/lvhx8bv4tx – 9:44 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers come back from down 12 in the 3rd Q only to lose their six-point lead with 1:17 remaining in the 4th. We’re heading to overtime thanks to Chris Duarte’s corner dagger. LAL is 3-0 in OT this season. – 9:43 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has played 38 minutes, including almost the entire 4th Q, at center on defense containing Sabonis in the paint. – 9:43 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL opted not to take a foul with Indy dribbling inside the 3-point line, and the rookie, Chris Duarte, threw in a corner 3 to tie the game with 6.5 seconds left (Bradley may have been called for a foul had it not fallen).
LeBron then missed a deep 3 for the win. OT coming. – 9:42 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Pacers bailed out by a miracle shot from Duarte. Their offense really bogged down in the second half but his three-pointer while falling out of bounds in front of the Laker bench forces overtime. – 9:42 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
CHRIS DUARTE. IMPOSSIBLE. Overtime in Indy!!! pic.twitter.com/PD5TosITPz – 9:42 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
What a shot by Duarte to tie it and he probably got fouled too. Set up by previous BLOB where LeBron lost Holiday and Indy got an open 3. – 9:42 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Chris Duarte makes wild 3-pointer over Avery Bradley and LeBron James misses 3, leaving the game tied at 112-112, sending to OT. – 9:41 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Duarte ain’t a scurred rookie. AK – 9:41 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Bravo Chris Duarte. That’s a superstar shot. – 9:41 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
OMG Duarte just hit the craziest double clutch 3 for OT – 9:41 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Chris Duarte loves big shots — and he just sent this one into OT with a corner 3.
112 all. – 9:41 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Chris Duarte hits a miracle 3 falling out of bounds in the corner and ties the game. LeBron James misses at the buzzer, and this game is headed to overtime at 112. Wow. – 9:40 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
WOW, Chris Duarte with a huge, huge shot that I don’t understand how he hit. Overtime. – 9:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two big FT’s from Russell Westbrook, who is now 9 of 11 at the line tonight, put LAL up 112-109 with 22.6 seconds left.
Indy from 3 tonight:
Brogdon: 5 for 9
Holiday: 4 for 12
Turner: 1 for 6
Duarte: 2 for 4
Sabonis: 0 for 0 – 9:39 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LEBRON. with a little Sam Cassell and HMD cele on top. pic.twitter.com/YlxAyZo0sG – 9:37 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s 3 put LAL up 110-104 with 1:17 left, but Indy’s back within 1 after 2 FT’s, and a corner 3 off an inbounds pass with 26.3 to play.
We’ll see if Indy fouls. Only 2.3 differential. – 9:37 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Big three from Justin Holiday and good free throw shooting means this game is not over. Pacers down 1, 110-109, with 26.3 to go. Lakers ball after this timeout. – 9:36 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
OMGGGGGG @Justin Holiday 😱😱😱😱 – 9:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LeBron reminded of who he is tonight. Understandably he doesn’t want to have to hit that gear night after night – 9:35 PM
Jabari Davis @JabariDavisNBA
Bron doing the Cassell is absolutely the content I come here for – 9:35 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron preparing the huevos ahead of Thanksgiving. – 9:34 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Man, this arena ERUPTED after LeBron hit that three. – 9:34 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The LeBron at center lineup looked really promising for a few minutes against Boston and it’s been great tonight. That might have to become a staple if LeBron and Russ aren’t gonna be fully staggered, and it might even be worth exploring when LeBron plays without AD and Russ. – 9:33 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers went ahead 100-96, but have missed their last nine FGAs, including several layups.
It’s a 23-9 run by the Lakers, who have their largest lead of the game. 107-102 with 1:42 left. – 9:32 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Lakers on a 6-0 after a few misses and a turnover from the Pacers. LA is up 5, 107-102, with 1:42 left in the game. Pacers need to play perfectly the rest of the way. – 9:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL’s biggest lead of the night comes at the right time. It’s a 107-102 margin with 1:42 to play, after a transition layup from LeBron, courtesy of the 11th Indy turnover, and their most costly.
TO’s now even for the night. – 9:31 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers taking over, 107-102…Under 2 minutes left in the 4th – 9:31 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Malik Monk’s 17 points off the bench were huge, but don’t overlook the seven rebounds. Huge for a team that’s often killed on the defensive glass, but also trying to close out going super-small. AK – 9:29 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Sabois called for flagrant foul penalty 1 on LeBron James – 9:29 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron down on the court getting checked out after getting fouled by Sabonis. He gets pulled up holding a towel to his temple. Still haven’t seen the replay in the arena, but Sabonis was called for the flagrant. – 9:29 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Smart move by LeBron to get extra rest. – 9:28 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Caris LeVert has already played 27mins. He’s back in for the final 3mins with the Lakers up by 1.
Pacers’ offense has struggled in the second half. Just 36pts when they had 35 in the 2Q. – 9:27 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
This Lakerlineup is built to run LeBron-Russ pick and rolls. Over/under 0.5 in these last three minutes – 9:26 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Closers looking like LeBron, Russ, Melo, Monk, Ellington. – 9:26 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
A big flagrant call on Russell Westbrook gives Domantas Sabonis two free throws – which he made both of – and gave the Pacers the ball. Pacers up 1 with 4 minutes to play. – 9:24 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Foul on Russell Westbrook upgraded from a common foul to a Flagrant-1. He wrapped Sabonis around the neck as Sabonis elevated to finish a shot.
Sabonis makes both FTs, and it’s Pacers ball. They’re up 102-101. 4:24 left. – 9:23 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Flagrant 1 from Westbrook, on Sabonis. He blocked the shot with his right hand, but got Sabonis around the neck with his left.
Two FT’s put Indy up 102-101, and Pacers kept the ball. – 9:23 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Russell Westbrook called for flagrant foul penalty 1 for foul on Sabonis – 9:22 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Russell Westbrook is given a flagrant 1 after hooking Sabonis around the neck on his layup attempt. – 9:22 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Monk & Ellington hitting Big Time 3’s here in the 4th… – 9:22 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
What if Bron committed to being a center fulltime – 9:22 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lakers have the lead, first time tonight…101-100 – 9:21 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
First Lakers lead on a Monk 3-pointer. – 9:21 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
First Lakers lead. – 9:21 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Just(in) time for the holiday. 😏
#HappyThanksgiving pic.twitter.com/pq4IWEA2E4 – 9:20 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Super small LAL group here: LeBron, Westbrook, THT, Monk and Ellington. Indy up 4, 5 min. left. – 9:19 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Nice ATO from Vogel, getting Ellington an open corner 3 that he drilled. Ellington is 4 of 6 from 3. – 9:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two misses at the rim from LeBron after getting Sabonis switched onto him, plus Brogdon FT’s and a Holiday 3 in transition, and LAL are back down by 5 after tying it up on an Ellington 3.
LeBron will rest at the 6:18 mark, as Westbrook returns to try and turn the tide … again. – 9:17 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
The crowd is really into this game. Justin Holiday hits a 3 to extend the Pacers lead to 5, and this building was as loud as it’s been all season. Pacers up 98-93 with 6:18 to go. – 9:17 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron tried to take Sabonis off the dribble twice and couldn’t finish either time. Pacers back up to a 5-point lead after a corner three. – 9:16 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Best Pacers crowd of the season. 15,572.
Nine of the next 10 at @GainbridgeFH. pic.twitter.com/pF6wmm3vwt – 9:15 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Great sequence for Wayne Ellington, smothering one-on-one in the corner, then getting the swing-swing for an open corner three to tie the game at 93. – 9:13 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
2 three’s in a row by Ellington and we are Tied at 93… – 9:13 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the RIM REAPER is back. 💀
@Myles Turner | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/iribzA6qie – 9:13 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL, who’ve been fighting uphill battles for most of this road trip, have pushed back again to get within range, down 93-90 after a pair of 3’s from Monk, then Ellington, both on LeBron assists as they picked and popped to 3.
Still 8:23 to play. – 9:11 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Here’s the super small lineup with Ellington, THT and Monk as the guards. Monk gets a three out of it on the first possession. – 9:08 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
it’s great to have the @Colts in the house tonight!
got those MVP chants breaking out for @JayT23 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/7xpElkulua – 9:07 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner just now to Westbrook pic.twitter.com/p9YSgkzrj2 – 9:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The work LAL did at the end of the 3rd Q (the 9-0) run got erased in the first 1:24 of the 4th Q, as Indy’s 8-0 run makes it a 91-82 deficit. – 9:04 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
After the Lakers ended the 3rd on a 9-1 run, Pacers score seven straight to open the fourth and has Carlisle pumping his fists in appreciation. 91-82.
Their lead is 9. And once again, all five starters in double figures. – 9:04 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
7-0 run by the Pacers to start the 4th…91-82 Indiana – 9:03 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
got ourselves a nail biter. pic.twitter.com/YFhn9QmaBU – 9:00 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL were on a 9-0 run to close the quarter, chance to go ahead, when ‘Melo grabbed a Pacer trying to hold a screen for Russ w/9 seconds left. Indy ended up splitting a pair of FT’s with 2 seconds left, so it’s 84-82 Indy after 3.
That was a critical push, led by Westbrook. – 8:59 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers take some tough shots in the third against some improved LA defense and score just 18 points in the frame, but they still lead heading into the 4th quarter. It’s 84-82.
Pacers had 4 turnovers that quarter. Need to play more freely down the stretch. – 8:58 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Obviously the Lakers have never trailed by 25, but this game is similar to last night in that the Lakers have never led, and every time it feels like they might take the lead, there’s some funky setback like that offensive foul on Melo. – 8:57 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL dodged a few bullets with open Pacers misses, and took advantage on the other end, with a timely 7-0 run to cut the margin back to 3 at 83-80 as LeBron gets some rest on the bench.
Monk had 5 of his 9 points off the pine. – 8:54 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A lot of these Lakers minimum guys would’ve been so useful on the last few Laker teams. Malik Monk would’ve been awesome on the 2020 roster. Ellington should’ve been on last year’s team. Carmelo would’ve thrived on either. But put all of them together and you get… this defense. – 8:54 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
LakeShow hanging around…Big 3 by Monk, Lakers down 83-80… – 8:53 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rookie didn’t shy away from the moment. First time playing the Lakers, Chris Duarte got picked up by LeBron on a switch, challenged him and sank the jumper. – 8:47 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Bron’s making things happen. pic.twitter.com/3imQaXTwVx – 8:46 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
so @Chris Duarte, can we count on you to be the best man?!?
SHE SAID YES! 💒😍 pic.twitter.com/hfm3yNvzLx – 8:45 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Great stat from @NBA_AU:
Josh Giddey, LaMelo Ball and LeBron James are the only teenagers in NBA history to reach 100 assists and 100 rebounds in their first 20 games. – 8:45 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Good wide screen from Jordan to free LeBron for a 3, which he nailed, as LAL trim what was back to a 12-point lead down to 5 at 76-71 at the 5:38 mark of the 3rd Q. – 8:42 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
starting off Q3 right!
@Justin Holiday | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/7LEBuU37sX – 8:41 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers start the third quarter strong and hit the Lakers back with a 10-4 run. They go up 12, timeout Lakers. – 8:35 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Look in row 1 next to the basket.
Rondo choosing to sit there rather than on the bench. #Lakers pic.twitter.com/ViBLqRZhF9 – 8:33 PM

Kyle Goon @kylegoon
After a collision between Russ and Justin Holiday, a “Dir-ty La-kers” chant has broken out here in Indiana. – 8:30 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
take a look at the @PointsBetIN Numbers at the Half 🤓 pic.twitter.com/PF8gCk15r4 – 8:28 PM

KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lonzo Ball vs. Pacers: 0-7 FGs; 0-4 from 3
Tonight in 1st qtr: 4-4 FGs; 3-3 from 3 – 8:25 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Lonzo Ball opens game 2-2 from 3-point range after being held scoreless against Indiana – 8:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
I’ll give the Lakers this much. There was no actual defense played on that corner three by Holiday, but all five guys on the court finger-pointed with exceptional verve and urgency. AK – 8:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers did a lot of good things in the 2nd Q to bring an 11-point deficit down to 1 with 51.7 seconds left in the half. But Indy got 3 3-pointers in the final 56 seconds to allow their 66-60 lead. – 8:15 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
It’s Pacers 66-60 over the Lakers at the break. Back from suspension, LeBron has 17pts. Lakers took 11 more FTs (+8).
Both teams shooting 50%. Brogdon has 14p, 5a. And the Pacers turned it over just once in each quarter. – 8:14 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
It was a 1-point game after a LeBron FT, but Pacers scored six points before halftime to create some separation, 66-60. LeBron has 17 points; Russ and Melo each have 12. – 8:14 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
At the Half, Pacers up 66-60…
-LBJ 17pts 3ast
-Westbrook 12pts 3ast
-Melo 12pts
-Dwight 6pts 5rebs
@ESPNLosAngeles – 8:13 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Some timely threes from Malcolm Brogdon have the Pacers ahead at halftime against the Lakers, 66-60. Pacers only have 2 turnovers, but 17 points from LeBron James has LA in this one. Outside of Brogdon, Indiana shot 4/16 from deep. – 8:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Indy got B2B contested 3’s from Brogdon to stem what’s been an extended Lakers push behind LeBron (17 points) and ‘Melo (12), where they’ve allowed limited good looks to Indy. – 8:12 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers challenged a hard pick by LeBron that was called for an offensive foul. It stands. – 8:08 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron took off just a liiiiiittle too far to throw down the hammer, but he laid it in, and it’s a 3-point game with 1:43 to go. – 8:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Important glass work from Westbrook in this small lineup (LeBron 5, ‘Melo 4), as he kept Sabonis on his back side, drawing the 3rd PF on Domantas, and earning bonus FT’s in the process.
LAL within 3 at 55-52.
It’s now 21-all on the backboards tonight. Jordan/Howard = 5 apiece. – 8:05 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
“A perfectly executed alley-oop by the Lakers” pic.twitter.com/RO7cO9Jwao – 8:02 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Five Colts players are here for Pacers-Lakers and the crowd went crazy for RB Jonathan Taylor (@JayT23). pic.twitter.com/59qXkoLmZX – 7:54 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Okay, so the Pacers just introduced a bunch of Colts players at the game tonight. Most of them, including Jonathan Taylor, were on the floor. But the punter was up in the stands by himself. I need an explanation for this. – 7:53 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
domas going baaaack to back. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Uuq7iI2ynQ – 7:53 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Colts players Rigoberto Sanchez, Jonathan Taylor, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Kwity Paye, and Ben Banogu are here for Pacers-Lakers. Big ovation for Taylor as he appears on the jumbotron. – 7:52 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Ah, now Sabonis has been mugged by both of the Lakers’ centers. DJ saw Duarte was shooting a 3-pointer behind a Sabonis screen, and attempted to … jump over top of him to block it? – 7:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Six-point swing. THT missed an open reverse layup on one end, and Indiana got a 3-pointer, plus an off-ball foul (resulting in a FT), for a 4-point play.
LAL go from potentially down 5, to down 11. – 7:49 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Dwight Howard pops Sabonis in the nose. Sabonis was bleeding and in a lot of pain. (That may need readjusted after the game.)
Officials reviewed it, but it was confirmed as a common foul. – 7:47 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Was about to note: Good Dwight game so far, with 6 points and 5 rebounds, but then he struck Sabonis in the face, picking up his third foul with 9:19 left in the second. – 7:45 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Every year there is an NBA team that we keep waiting to get right. Sometimes that waiting lasts all the way until the end of the season and never happens. Starting to feel like that could be the Lakers. There’s a lot of issues there that need cleaned up and health is just one. – 7:42 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL trailed by as many as 9 before getting an and-1 from Westbrook, a 3 from ‘Melo and a pretty dribble drive from Monk to pull within 5 at 31-26 after 1.
Pacers shot 50% overall, but 2 for 9 from 3, to LAL’s 43%, and 4 of 9 from 3. – 7:38 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers lead the Lakers 31-26 at the end of the first quarter. Carmelo Anthony hit a few threes to close the gap late in the quarter, but the Pacers still lead.
Chris Duarte leading the way for the Pacers with 7 points. He was 6 years old when Melo debuted. – 7:37 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
End of Q1: Pacers 31, Lakers 26.
Defensive woes continue. It could be worse because Indiana is getting a lot of back cut looks and dunker spot looks and not shootin well from three. Russ has 7 points; LeBron has 5, but has started 1 for 5 from the field. – 7:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Third straight game the Pacers scored 30+ in the 1st. Their lead is just five, but they were in more control. Would be more if they didn’t miss 7 of 9 3s.
Just one turnover is great. – 7:37 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
End of Q1, Lakers down 31-26…Russ with 7pts, Melo with 6pts… – 7:36 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
There’s a promo during the timeout: Name the three most popular Thanksgiving foods to eat BESIDES turkey — and mashed potatoes didn’t make the cut here in Indiana? Like, what? – 7:31 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers offense is clicking against this AD-less Lakers defense. It’s 25-18 early, Lakers take a timeout. – 7:29 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
b a s e l i n e b u c k e t s .
@Caris LeVert | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/XV94YXRZaJ – 7:27 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Really good defense on the perimeter of LeBron by Myles Turner. Down in a stance, hand in his face and didn’t jump into a foul. Well done. – 7:23 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Bron ➡️ Brodie
(📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/MzqQwF5pe1 – 7:22 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL have a chance to tie the game at 11 with 2 LeBron FT’s coming out of the first time out, at the 6:54 mark as things get underway in Indiana.
This despite 4 early TO’s (Indy has just 1), with the Pacers hitting only 5 of their 13 FG’s. – 7:19 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
big man down low gets us started.💪 pic.twitter.com/AupZhm2e8o – 7:17 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Brogdon starts the game on LeBron, Holiday is on Westbrook. – 7:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Malcolm Brogdon wishes fans a Happy Thanksgiving before tipoff pic.twitter.com/blPhW3mqbZ – 7:10 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Purple to end the trip.
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/D4nslfYhPP – 7:03 PM

Julius Randle @J30_RANDLE
Brushing up on my acting skills. Fun times on set with @VroomCars.
#SwitchToVroom #Ad pic.twitter.com/G62YpvhDs6 – 6:54 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Invest in Dunks
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/6hnOSyjy1W – 6:51 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
LJ 🔙
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/3jLKy0tJiS – 6:42 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Another new starting lineup for the Lakers, with Davis out for the first game this season:
Westbrook, Bradley, THT, LeBron, Jordan – 6:40 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Lots of uncertainty exists as far as who is a go and who’s out on Thanksgiving eve. It sound like LeBron is in, AD is OUT and Darius Garland is good to go. SGA is OUT for OKC, which makes me giddy about a certain rookie’s assist + rebound prop. From @WagerTalk #NBA Tip-Off Show: pic.twitter.com/mXjFeAZCVl – 6:37 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
first five on the floor.
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/BKyQtWTVVr – 6:37 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Starting lineup: LeBron, Russ, THT, DJ, Bradley.
No Anthony Davis, as expected. – 6:32 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game vs. Los Angeles:
Caris LeVert – Available (lower back soreness)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/vBLIlcgo2Z – 6:30 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
The newest member of the 2,000 Threes Club is active tonight. pic.twitter.com/0Es3imuRlb – 6:26 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Davis (fever) will not play against the Pacers tonight, sources told ESPN. – 6:20 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers welcome back former head coach Frank Vogel and former video intern + Purdue basketball player Dru Anthrop tonight. Vogel caught up with some Pacers employees for a few minutes after his pregame media availability. pic.twitter.com/FpVHlb3tIk – 6:10 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Talen Horton-Tucker, who is 4-for-27 in his last three games after going 25-for-51 in his first three games back from preseason thumb surgery, is warming up in Indiana tonight without a brace on the thumb. pic.twitter.com/mxA82FvQfX – 5:49 PM

Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis had yet to miss a game this season, though he did leave the Portland game after 7 minutes (stomach illness).
Vogel said that they will play some zone, and that both centers (DJ, DH) will be needed. LeBron is also capable of “doing all of it” on defense. – 5:39 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron James will play tonight vs the Pacers. Anthony Davis (illness) is likely out. pic.twitter.com/uZ9QULuUV4 – 5:38 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
LeBron James will play tonight, Frank Vogel says. AD most likely out with his illness, but not official. – 5:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron will start tonight, after serving his suspension last night. – 5:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis is most likely out tonight at Indiana, said Frank Vogel. His fever returned today. Davis has been in bed all day, and trying to hold out some hope to get to the arena and play, but it seems unlikely. – 5:33 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron available but AD listed as questionable but most likely out, per Vogel. Fever returned – 5:32 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron is going to play tonight; Frank Vogel says AD is “most likely out” with his fever returning. – 5:32 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Caris LeVert will play tonight, Rick Carlisle says. Expect a minutes restriction for him, though. – 5:30 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Rick Carlisle mentions at the top of his pregame comments that the Pacers have the “unlucky fortune of facing a fresh LeBron James” off of his suspension last night. – 5:26 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Programming note: I am out (flu) for tonight’s game in Indiana, unfortunately. Hoping to be back by the weekend. The Forum Club will return next week. Happy Thanksgiving, y’all. – 5:08 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Imagine telling someone before the start of the season that, in a game they sorta need, the Lakers (w/ LeBron and Russ and likely AD all in the lineup) would be getting 5 points against an 8-11 Pacers team on Thanksgiving Eve … And that you still not confident taking LA! lol pic.twitter.com/ipcITcfQrA – 4:38 PM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Dunc’d On Live Mailbag: Spurs & Cavs’ Next Steps, Effects of New Rules, Is There Anyone Like Steph, and More w/ @Danny Leroux: https://t.co/xmIqJ6ADrh
Dunc’d On Total Access members get this episode ad-free, plus our other 4 pods per week: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/LDdYwpoScc – 4:30 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
After #Lakers loss to Knicks, Shaquille O’Neal said if they “keep playing like this,” thinking they can flip switch, they’ll either be 8th in West and “get blown out” by Golden State or 7th and have same results versus Utah.
So is he saying #Suns won’t finish 1st or 2nd in West? pic.twitter.com/qOsDJ6OgtS – 4:04 PM

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
The 5-game tour ends in Indiana
⏰: 4:00 p.m. PT
📺: @SpectrumSN
📻: ESPN LA 710 & 1330 KWKW
#LakeShow x @socios
nba.com/lakers/news/th… – 3:45 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Need the noise at @GainbridgeFH tonight 👏
If the Lakers miss two consecutive free throws, you’ll win a free small order of fries at a participating Indianapolis @Arbys!
» https://t.co/XrYR4lLvT8 pic.twitter.com/RJTwpT5Axr – 3:36 PM

Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Five observations from New York for @The Athletic:
— “We aren’t good enough to turn it off and on.”
— THT first three games: 70 points. Last three games: 10 points.
— The Lakers’ 4-7 record without LeBron James.
— Russ, Avery Bradley and more:
theathletic.com/2975021/2021/1… – 3:20 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Home for the weekend 🙌
Sign up on @PointsBetIN today and get $100 in free bets when you bet $1.
» https://t.co/AWmsxQXhZz pic.twitter.com/WR8PZR7mNM – 2:40 PM

David Locke @DLocke09
According to Dunks and Threes the Lakers have played the 26th ranked strength of schedule and have an adjusted net rating of 25th with the 24th rated offense and the 25th ranked defense – the fact they are 9-10 might be remarkable – 2:34 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Teams the Thunder have beat this year: Rockets, Kings, Spurs, Pelicans and the Lakers twice – 2:32 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: Live Mailbag: Spurs & Cavs’ Next Steps, Effects of New Rules, Is There Anyone Like Steph, and More w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: duncdon.supportingcast.fm
Listen: omny.fm/shows/duncd-on… – 2:30 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Warriors at Pacers on Dec. 13, a game commissioner Adam Silver plans to attend, will now air on NBA TV.
It replaces Bucks at Celtics. – 2:29 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
𝓷𝓮𝔀 𝓷𝓸 𝓭𝓾𝓷𝓴𝓼
@SethPartnow on whether LeBron + Lakers are in trouble, teams we’re thankful for, biggest NBA turkeys, Wedgie Jackson makes history + more!
📼: https://t.co/uT5uiE6WXT
🍎: https://t.co/XjSclyJYjS
✳️: https://t.co/YpCkqbnDWC
🅰️: https://t.co/v1qudKTb56 pic.twitter.com/LwtROzlnBX – 2:11 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA TV will now televise the Warriors-Pacers game on December 13, choosing to drop Bucks-Celtics. The network also picked up Hornets-Knicks on January 17 and dropped Spurs-Warriors on March 20. – 2:04 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀!
November 24, 1993 – The Hornets set a franchise record for points in a game in a 141-124 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers behind Larry Johnson’s 28 points and 22 rebounds.
#AllFly | #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/BXmpMMyBIG – 2:03 PM

Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On Prime: Prime Subscriber Mailbag 11.24.21 w/ @Nate Duncan
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F pic.twitter.com/6XCgMyf0pc – 2:00 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers list LeBron James and Anthony Davis as questionable for tonight’s game in Indiana – 1:52 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Brand new episode of The Sideline Guys powered by @GainbridgeFH is now available!
@PatBoylanPacers & @PacersJJ recap the last week and discuss the importance of having nine of the next ten games at home.
LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE ⬇️
https://t.co/XKmOsTMGTU pic.twitter.com/OgqmqI0ycj – 1:37 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
LeBron James (Abdominal Strain) and Anthony Davis (Flu Like Symptoms) are both questionable for the Lakers against the Pacers tonight. Ariza, Nunn, Brown, Huff, and Reaves are out for LA.
Caris LeVert (back) still listed questionable. TJ Warren remains out. – 1:34 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
The Backlash of LeBron James Vs. Isaiah Stewart | Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman Podcast w/ @Gary Tanguay presented by @calm & @LinkedIn twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:00 PM

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