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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 128–117 on March 6 at Crypto.com Arena, with Luka Dončić's 44-point performance anchoring a balanced offensive attack that finished 52.9% from the field and 17 three-pointers made. Austin Reaves added 19 points as the Lakers built separation through the third quarter, outscoring Indiana 35–29 in that frame to establish control. The Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam's 26 points and Andrew Nembhard's 17, shot just 46.9% and made only 8 three-pointers despite generating 33 assists and 10 steals; they showed late-game fight with 37 fourth-quarter points but couldn't overcome the deficit. Los Angeles's 126.6 offensive rating and 113.0 defensive rating proved decisive, while the game fell short of the Vegas total of 235.5 points. The win underscores the Lakers' capacity to leverage star scoring and three-point volume against deeper rosters, a formula likely to matter in playoff positioning.