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Luka Doncic Shines with 44 Points in Lakers' Win

3/8/2026

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Doncic Dominates Victory

Luka Doncic scored 44 points in three quarters to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Doncic shot 14-for-25 from the field and made seven three-pointers while adding nine rebounds.
The Lakers were without LeBron James and Deandre Ayton due to injuries.
Austin Reaves contributed 19 points, Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points, and the Pacers have now lost eight straight games.

Summary

Doncic Leads Lakers

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 44 points in three quarters to beat the Indiana Pacers 128-117.
Doncic had 22 points in the first quarter as the Lakers played without LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
The Pacers hit 8 of 35 three-point attempts.
Austin Reaves added 19 points for the Lakers as they prepare for a matchup against the New York Knicks.
Indiana's losing streak reached eight games.

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Doncic Dominates Victory

Luka Doncic scored 44 points in three quarters to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Doncic shot 14-for-25 from the field and made seven three-pointers while adding nine rebounds.
The Lakers were without LeBron James and Deandre Ayton due to injuries.
Austin Reaves contributed 19 points, Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points, and the Pacers have now lost eight straight games.

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