nba Game Recap
Lakers vs Pacers Final: 124-117 - Recap
Austin Reaves poured in 45 points for Los Angeles on Saturday, as they defeated Indiana 124-117 at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers were a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 230.0.
Rui Hachimura had 24 points for Los Angeles and Gabe Vincent chipped in with 12 points. Gabe Vincent had 7 assists for the Lakers, while Jaxson Hayes was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Indiana got 23 points from Pascal Siakam in a losing cause and another 19 points from Tyrese Haliburton. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 9 assists for the Pacers, while Thomas Bryant had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 66-50 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 46-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against the Jazz. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.