LeBron James wins IST MVP as Los Angeles Lakers hold off Indiana Pacers for debut NBA Cup title

LeBron James lifted both the NBA Cup and the MVP award for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament (IST) as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the upstart Indiana Pacers, 123-109, in Las Vegas. Led by a monster performance from Anthony Davis – who racked up 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists and four blocks on the night – and a solid defensive effort, the Lakers managed to win an entertaining final where, despite always leading after going up 13-11 four minutes into the game, they could not shake off the...