The Indiana Pacers lowered the boom on the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, putting up an NBA season-high 162 points in a 53-point win that qualifies as the third-largest margin of victory this season,

If their record didn't indicate a full surrender, the Washington Wizards' performance Thursday certainly did.Hosting the Indiana Pacers Thursday, the Wizards scored a highly respectable 109 points. The only problem was their opponent scored 162.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points with seven 3s and the Pacers set NBA franchise records with 162 points and 27 3s in a win over Washington.

The Los Angeles Lakers badly needed to get back on track after three straight losses and seven defeats in their last 10 games. On Wednesday, had the opportunity to do so when they visited the Indiana Pacers in the second contest of a four-game road trip.

Lakers battle for a win, the Indiana Pacers seek to prolong streak against the Los Angeles Lakers. Also, the LA Clippers prepare for NY Knicks showdown.

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing very streaky basketball, and that might not be a good thing. They have been alternating winning and losing streaks over the last couple of weeks. LA won eight straight games before LeBron James got hurt.