Lakers LeBron James with a Massive Dunk in Pacers Game
LeBron James had a massive dunk in the first quarter against the Pacers.
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May 15, 2021
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the first quarter of their game with the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indiana on Saturday.
LeBron James is playing just his third game in over a month and has returned from his near two-week absence with his ankle injury.
On Saturday afternoon, it does not appear as if that ankle is bothering him, and he looked primed and ready for another playoff run for an attempt at back-to-back NBA championships.
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Matchup
The Pacers (33-37) could see the return of LeBron James when the Los Angeles Lakers (40-30) visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse for Indiana s final regular-season home game on Saturday afternoon. It would be the superstar s third appearance in the last 28 Lakers games after dealing with a high ankle sprain.
Indiana has been no stranger to the injury bug this season as well especially down the stretch. The squad battled tough against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night but eventually fell, 142-133, after T.J. McConnell and Domantas Sabonis suffered injuries during crucial moments of the match. While McConnell played through his thumb sprain, Sabonis exited with a left quad injury and did not return.
Game Recap
With the Pacers (33-38) still undermanned and Play-In seeding on the line, the Los Angeles Lakers (41-30) came into Bankers Life Fieldhouse locked, loaded, and looking to avoid the Western Conference Play-In.
Despite a gritty effort from the Blue & Gold, the return of Anthony Davis and LeBron James caused a size problem that Indiana simply could not overcome. The Lakers walked away with a 122-115 victory. The loss means that Indiana cannot finish higher than ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They will face either the Charlotte Hornets or the Washington Wizards in the Play-In. Home-court advantage will be on the line when Indiana faces the Toronto Raptors tomorrow afternoon.