While celebrating with his teammates, LeBron James hoisted the NBA Cup high after their 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers, making the Los Angeles Lakers the first-ever In-Season Tournament champions. James, who was named MVP of the tournament, expressed his excitement by saying, “We made history. And any time if you’re on the right side of history, you take it.” The final game of the tournament did not count for the standings, but it did offer a title and a $500K individual prize for each winner. Anthony Davis had a standout performance with 41 points and 20 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 28 points.
The Lakers will have little time to celebrate as they prepare for their upcoming game against Dallas on Tuesday.
