The Los Angeles Lakers were defeated 109-90 on Friday night by the Indiana Pacers in a pivotal game.

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The Lakers lost after winning five straight games, which hurt them in their ongoing battle for a postseason berth.

Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives to the basket against Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith on Friday night..

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, center, dunks in front of Indiana's Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith.

 

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both had strong games, with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists apiece, but their efforts were insufficient as all five of the Pacers’ starters scored in double figures.

 

Not helping matters was Los Angeles’ dismal long-range shooting percentage of 16.7%.

 

Fans bemoaned Los Angeles’s loss of winning streak following the game as the conclusion of the season drew closer.