Lakers beat Pacers, Doncic praises Jaxson Hayes' excellent performance

With contributions from Luka Doncic, Austin Reeves, and LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 137-130 on the road in another key game of the 2025/26 NBA regular season. In an interview, Luka Doncic stated that winning was the most important thing and praised teammate Jaxson Hayes for his outstanding performance.

Luka Doncic scored 43 points and had 7 assists in the game, Austin Reeves added 25 points and 8 assists, while LeBron James contributed 23 points and 9 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic, who helped the Los Angeles Lakers secure the victory, said, "We knew the Indiana Pacers would stay strong for every 48 minutes, that's their style. So obviously we relaxed a little in the fourth quarter, I think everyone was a bit tired, it was a long road game, but we ultimately won, and that's the most important thing."

“Jaxson Hayes’ performance was very important. He always performs well when needed. This game was a great example. He showed his ability, and I think he played exceptionally well.”

In addition, when talking about Bronny James, Luka Doncic said, "He has improved a lot compared to last year. I saw him make some impressive plays in training camp, and he shone in an important game."

"His pull-up jumper was probably one of the most crucial shots of the game, when the opponent was closing the gap, and he made that shot."

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Brooklyn Nets in the next round, while Redick's team is currently ranked 3rd in the Western Conference standings.

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