The Los Angeles Lakers have done it again! Led by Anthony Davis, the Lakers have won the NBA in-season tournament title with a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Davis was the star of the show, scoring a game-high 33 points and adding 11 rebounds and five assists. He was joined by LeBron James, who added 25 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. The Lakers also got a big contribution from Kyle Kuzma, who had 22 points and eight rebounds.
The Pacers were led by Malcolm Brogdon, who had 28 points and seven assists. Domantas Sabonis added 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Myles Turner had 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Lakers started off strong, leading by as much as 15 points in the first quarter. But the Pacers fought back in the second quarter, cutting the lead to just four points at halftime.
In the second half, the Lakers pulled away again, outscoring the Pacers by 10 points in the third quarter and 12 points in the fourth quarter. The Lakers’ defense was key, holding the Pacers to just 37 percent shooting from the field.
The win gives the Lakers their first in-season tournament title since 2013. It also puts them in a good position for the playoffs, as they are now tied for first place in the Western Conference with a record of 32-7.
Anthony Davis was named MVP of the tournament, and he certainly deserved it. He was dominant on both ends of the court, and his leadership was key to the Lakers’ success.
The Lakers will now look ahead to the playoffs, where they will be one of the favorites to win it all. With Anthony Davis leading the way, anything is possible for this team.
