Austin Reaves scores a career-high 45, and the Lakers shock the Pacers 124-117 without LeBron, Luka

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)


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LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves scored a career-high 45 points and the streaking Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 124-117 without LeBron James or Luka Doncic. Rui Hachimura scored 24 points for LA on his 27th birthday. The Lakers have won five straight and 11 of 13. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and Tyrese Halliburton had 19 for the Pacers, who erased most of their huge deficit before fading in the fourth quarter. James sat with left ankle soreness, while Doncic watched his third straight game from the Lakers' bench.

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