LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first five players to put up at least 45 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in one game for the Los Angeles Lakers were Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. The sixth is Austin Reaves, who hit those exact numbers while leading the short-handed Lakers to a 124-117 victory over surging Indiana on … [Read more...] about Reaves powers Lakers past Pacers
Pacers notebook: Turner leaves game; Wiseman traded
LOS ANGELES – Pacers center Myles Turner left Thursday night’s game against the Clippers after getting hit by some friendly fire. Teammate Bennedict Mathurin was attempting to block Los Angeles’ Derrick Jones Jr. in the first quarter when he inadvertently struck Turner in the face with his left arm. Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr., right, shoots as Indiana … [Read more...] about Pacers notebook: Turner leaves game; Wiseman traded
Mathurin, Siakam lead Pacers' comeback win against Clippers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — All-Star Pascal Siakam scored 33 points and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 22-point deficit after losing Myles Turner to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-112 on Thursday night. Bennedict Mathurin added 25 points. He inadvertently struck Turner in the face while going for a rebound in the first quarter. Turner got up and then staggered while making … [Read more...] about Mathurin, Siakam lead Pacers' comeback win against Clippers
Hall of Fame to Reggie Wayne, Adam Vinatieri: Not this year
INDIANAPOLIS – Adam Vinatieri experienced that unsettling twinge for the first time. “Of course I was disappointed,’’ he said. Colts’ Alec Pierce rose to challenge, AD Mitchell struggled in 2024 It’s gotten to be an absolute pain that pulsates through Reggie Wayne. “I’ll tell you, if I don’t get in this year, I’m gonna be hurt,’’ he said before the Pro … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame to Reggie Wayne, Adam Vinatieri: Not this year
Doncic's anticipated Lakers debut gets Pacers another national game
A national audience will see the Indiana Pacers this weekend—but most watching won’t be tuning in to see the Blue and Gold. ESPN will carry Indy’s Saturday road game against the Los Angeles Lakers (29-19), supplanting original plans to broadcast the Utah Jazz-Phoenix Suns game on Friday night. It means the Pacers (28-21) have a rare national telecast as they wrap up a … [Read more...] about Doncic's anticipated Lakers debut gets Pacers another national game