Lakers Lose To Pacers, 115-108
- Updated: November 2, 2016
Paul George scored the final 12 points down the stretch, to help lead the Indiana Pacers over the Lakers, 115-108.
After the Pacers built an 11-point lead at the half and a demanding 16-point lead midway through the third quarter, Los Angeles managed to take the lead at 108-107, then Paul George ended the game, on a scoring outrage.
Lou Williams lead the team in scoring, coming off the bench with 19 points and Jordan Clarkson added 15 points coming off the bench as well. Timofey Mozgov got poked in the eye and sustained a bloody lip in the third quarter and did not return to the game. The Indiana faithful gave Metta World Peace a very warm reception when he entered the game for Mogvoz.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS FOR THE LAKERS:
The Lakers so far this season has improved on the free-throw line. The team shot 88.0% 22 of 25 from the line. Points in the paint are crucial Los Angeles was able to get 42 of the 108 points inside on the Pacers. The problem has been turnovers,Los Angeles committed 20 turnovers, one of the important keys to winning games.
NEXT UP FOR THE LAKERS:
A quick turnaround for the Lakers (1-3), they are heading to Atlanta to face the Hawks (3-0) and former Laker Dwight Howard, who might have found a home with his fourth team of his career. With the loss, the Lakers are now 0-3 on the road, with the only win coming at home against Houston.
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