LeBron James named MVP as Lakers win inaugural NBA Cup

The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-season tournament, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-109. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the championship game to bring the inaugural NBA in-season tournament to a close in Vegas.Even though Anthony Davis scored 41 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to victory that evening, LeBron James was named the tournament's MVP for his outstanding efforts throughout.LeBron James, the game's MVP, finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds to help secure the victory. Davis added 20 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks. Austin Reaves scored 28 points off the bench for the Lakers, while Tyrese Haliburton and team-mate Bennedict Mathurin led the scoring for the Pacers with 20 points each.