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LeBron buzzer-beater rescues Lakers to halt losing streak

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LeBron James tipped in a buzzer-beating rebound with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers halted their three-game losing streak with a pulsating 120-119 road victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

A thrilling duel in Indianapolis saw the Pacers climb out of a 13-point fourth-quarter hole to snatch a 119-118 lead with 42 seconds remaining and leave the Lakers staring down the barrel of a fourth straight defeat.

But with the clock ticking down, Luka Doncic made one last drive to the basket — only to see his attempted 13-foot floater bounce off the rim.

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