Luka Doncic, Lakers start fast, cruise past Pacers

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Luka Doncic scored 28 of his 43 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 137-130 on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Doncic also had seven assists and six rebounds for Los Angeles (47-26), while Austin Reaves paired 25 points with eight assists.

LeBron James flirted with a triple-double, racking up 23 points, nine boards and nine