On January 20, Beijing time, the Lakers lost 104-111 to the Pacers. James had 30 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, and this battle zhan huang ushered in the milestone of breaking 10,000 rebounds and 10,002 big career rebounds. But the Lakers still suffered a defeat, and the team collapsed in the final quarter, being beaten 35-24 by the Pacers.
James also became the fifth player in history to reach the 30,000+10,000 board club. In addition, James is the first player in NBA history to have 30,000 points + 10,000 boards + 9,000 assists. In this battle, James created 3 miracles. The Lakers still lost.
LeVert became the number one contributor to the Pacers' comeback, scoring a staggering 22 points in the final quarter while the Lakers scored 24 points in the final quarter. LeVert had 30 points, eight rebounds and two assists.
The Lakers' offensive efficiency in the first half of this game is very high, and the defensive end is also good. James scored 18 points in the first half, including two three-pointers, and the Lakers only let the Pacers score 50 points in the first half. Westbrook made three three-pointers in the first half.
The Pacers continued to fight back in the second half, making it 26-24 in the third quarter to further close the gap. In the final quarter, the Pacers still blossomed more, and LeVert became the hero of the counter-overtaking. With 10 minutes and 15 seconds left in the game, James scored in the air and the Lakers led by five points 83-78. But then Holliday hit a three-pointer, LeVert played 2+1, Anthony was also whistled for a technical foul, Lamb hit a technical free throw, and the Pacers scored four points for this round. Munch scored in the air, LeVert scored two three-pointers in a row, and then scored on a layup, Lamb also scored on a layup, and the Pacers lost the Lakers with a wave of offense.
Westbrook shot a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, LeVert was already unstoppable from the shot, Tucker Jr. scored two consecutive goals, and it was LeVert who scored a second offense without shooting. With 4:44 left in the game, the Pacers led by seven points 101-94.
James scored on a layup, but the Pacers' offense was unstoppable, the Lakers defense completely collapsed, Sabonis Jr. hit a three-pointer, LeVert continued to erupt, hit a three-pointer, and then scored under the basket. LeVert at the end of the quarter was completely mad, and no one could stop him.
The Lakers miss Caruso at this time, right? In order to keep Tucker Jr., the Lakers had to let Go of Caruso, and the team lacked a reliable outside defender.
LeVert scored 22 points in the final quarter, creating a black 10 minutes for the Lakers, who were helpless and eventually reversed by the Pacers. After the game, a number of Lakers fans said on social media that they hoped Caruso would return to the Lakers, and even let go of tears. However, it is clear that this is not an possible thing. The Lakers' release of Caruso was clearly a big flop.