Kyle Kuzma propelled the host Los Angeles Lakers to a come-from-behind victory over the Indiana Pacers 105-100 on Friday in each team’s first game back from the All-Star break.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s steal with 8.5 seconds left and subsequent pair of free throws sealed the win.
Caldwell-Pope said he felt “tremendous” about getting some rest during the time off. “The break did exactly what I expected it to do. I recovered. I caught up on rest and I’m mentally prepared. It was what I needed, so I’m ready.”
The Lakers trailed by as many as 12 points early in the fourth quarter, but Kuzma led the comeback, scoring 15 points in the final period. He sank back-to-back 3-pointer…
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