In Los Angeles, the Pacers took an early lead but struggled in the second and third quarters, failing to complete a fourth-quarter comeback against the Lakers, resulting in a 150-145 loss at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The defeat drops the Pacers to a 40-32 record. Although they maintain the sixth position in the Eastern Conference, their lead over Philadelphia and Miami has shrunk from 1 1/2 games to just 1/2 game as both teams won their Sunday matchups. Meanwhile, the Lakers' victory propels them to a 39-32 record, securing the ninth spot in the Western Conference standings.
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