LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2025: LeBron James sealed a dramatic 120-119 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Indiana Pacers with a buzzer-beating tip-in, snapping a three-game losing streak.
The game saw the Pacers rally from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 119-118 lead with 42 seconds left. But in the final moments, Luka Doncic’s 13-foot floater missed, and James tipped the rebound into the basket to secure the win for the Lakers.
Despite a scoreless first three quarters, James finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, with Coach J.J. Redick praising his defensive impact and leadership in the fourth quarter. James noted that even when not scoring, he finds ways to contribute through defense and playmaking.
Doncic led the Lakers in scoring with 34 points, supported by Austin Reaves (24 points) and Rui Hachimura (14 points). The victory pushed the Lakers to fourth place in the Western Conference, maintaining their playoff contention.
In other action, the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 126-113, with James Harden scoring 29 points and Kawhi Leonard adding 27. The Clippers are currently in sixth place in the West, with the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves closely behind.