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LeBron James buzzer beater powers Los Angeles Lakers to beat Indiana Pacers

Luka Doncic bags another 30 point game as LeBron James gets winning tip for Los Angeles Lakers record a 1 point win against the Indiana Pacers.
Luka Doncic bags another 30 point game as LeBron James gets winning tip for Los Angeles Lakers record a 1 point win against the Indiana Pacers.
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In a heart-stopping finish at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, LeBron James was the hero once again showcasing his greatnes.

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The 40-year-old superstar tipped in a missed shot by teammate Luka Doncic as time expired, securing a dramatic 120-119 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Indiana Pacers.

LeBron James the hero for the Lakers

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The Lakers, who were looking to snap a three-game losing streak, found themselves in a back-and-forth battle against a resilient Pacers squad that had won five straight heading into the matchup.

Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers with an impressive 34 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds.

Austin Reaves also played a key role, contributing 24 points and five assists, including timely buckets.

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After a tense final possession, Doncic’s shot rimmed out, but James soared in for the game-winning tip-in just as the buzzer sounded. T

James’ heroics capped a hard-fought game where he finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists, despite struggling offensively for much of the night.

He didn’t make a field goal until the fourth quarter, but his impact was felt throughout, especially in the clutch.

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Indiana fought back valiantly, with Myles Turner (16 points, 12 rebounds) and Andrew Nembhard (16 points) leading the charge, but it wasn’t enough to stop James and the Lakers from stealing the win.

The victory improved the Lakers’ record to 44-28, while the Pacers saw their five-game winning streak come to an end.

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