NBA: Luka Doncic scores 44 in 3 quarters, Lakers beat Pacers

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 44 points in the first three quarters Friday night, overcoming LeBron James’ absence and leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Doncic hit seven 3-pointers on a 14-for-25 shooting night and grabbed nine rebounds before sitting out the fourth for the Lakers, who