The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off an incredible win over the Utah Jazz. After going three games without the taste of a win the Lakers will now look to keep this momentum as they take on the Indiana Pacers at home. During the game, things got rough as Russell Westbrook left a Pacers player bleeding after taking a shot.

While trying to hit a three, Westbrook’s hand hit Tony Craig, who started bleeding from the nose.

Westbrook came in as one of the biggest signings of the off-season. However, with the way the season has progressed, he has struggled to make things happen. Especially in recent games where his offensive production has reduced. Surprisingly, he started off the game hot against the Pacers going perfect from downtown.

Lakers vs Pacers gets bloody

Russ came in prepared tonight as he had his shooting touch on. The former MVP went 3-3 from downtown for the initial part of the game. However, while attempting another three, he accidentally swiped on Craig’s face, which left the player bleeding. Initially, the foul was called in favor of Russ, but later overturned into an offensive foul.

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Brodie, who has had his shooting slumps recently, has not been on top of his game. Still trying to find his fit, Westbrook stepped his offensive game up. He came in aggressive right of the bat and contributed well for the Lakers. At the halfway point, Westbrook had compiled 9 points with all of them coming off three-pointers.

Unsurprisingly, LeBron James is the pick of the players, leading the way yet again. The 4 time MVP has added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists so far. Talen Horton Tucker is also in his rhythm, scoring 10 points while shooting 4-5 from the field.

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For the Pacers, Malcolm Brogdon is leading the scorers with 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. Domantas Sabonis is setting into his game tallying 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block. The Lake Show has a 6 point advantage going into halftime, but the game is open for both sides.

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