Indiana's T.J. Warren, left, scored 39 points against Kyle Kuzman, right, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pacers 116-111 NBA victory Saturday AFP/POOLMIAMI: T J 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.
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. C.J. 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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