Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, second from left, makes a behind-the-back pass to center Dereck Lively II (2, past Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

The Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks caught many by surprise, including someone directly involved in those discussions.Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was unaware that both Doncic and Anthony Davis were part of the multi-team deal he helped facilitate until only 30 minutes before the trade was completed,

Luka Doncic has been traded by the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis

The Pacers made just 10 of 42 3-pointers, got crushed on the glass and generally missed Myles Turner but pulled off a resilient comeback win.

Thomas Bryant struggled early but finished with nine points and six rebounds to help the Pacers come back to beat the Jazz in Utah.