LeBron James Makes Game-Winning Shot as Lakers End Losing Streak

By Okiki Oluwasegun

LeBron James made a thrilling game-winning shot as the Los Angeles Lakers ended their three-game losing streak with a 120-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers. James tipped in a Luka Doncic miss just before the buzzer to secure the win.

Despite not making a field goal until the fourth quarter, James finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists. Lakers coach J.J. Redick praised James' performance, saying, "He gets rewarded by the basketball gods because he didn't let go of the rope and didn't stop competing."

The Lakers improved their record to 44-28, while Doncic had 34 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for Los Angeles. Austin Reaves scored 24 points, and Rui Hachimura added 14.

In other NBA games, the Washington Wizards ended a five-game losing streak with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 116-86. Nikola Jokic scored 39 points on his return from injury to inspire the Denver Nuggets to a 127-117 win against the Milwaukee Bucks