MIAMI, Aug 9 — TJ Warren scored 39 points as the in-form Indiana Pacers inflicted a 116-111 defeat on LeBron James and his stuttering Los Angeles Lakers, who have lost three in a row as the NBA playoffs approach. Indiana’s win ensured the NBA’s top regular-season record will belong to...
Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren celebrates with guard Malcolm Brogdon and guard Victor Oladipo after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers in a NBA basketball game at The Field House, Florida August 8, 2020. — Reuters pic
“I just feel like I’m in a groove,” Warren said. “As a team, we’re in a groove, good rhythm, high energy, we come out with a lot of effort. That was despite 31 points, eight rebounds and seven assists from three-time NBA champion James — the only LA starter in double figures. Anthony Davis went 3-of-14 from the floor for only eight points.“We’re playing against great defenses. That’s the best way to prepare you. I’m optimistic about our game overall.”
Indiana and Miami, likely first-round playoff foes fighting for the fourth seed, meet Monday and Friday. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 35 points while Bahamas big man Deandre Ayton added 18 points and 12 rebounds. CJ McCollum scored 29 to lead Portland, which also had 22 points from Damian Lillard and reserve Gary Trent Jr. and 21 from Carmelo Anthony.
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