The Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game will be played on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET, at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are the fifth-seeded team in the Western Conference with a record of 30-19 and are on a four-game winning streak, with their most recent win coming against the Golden State Warriors 120-112.
The Pacers, meanwhile, are the fourth-seeded team in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-21. They defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-112 in their most recent game. Historically, the Lakers and Pacers have faced each other 100 times in the regular season, with 65 victories for the Lakers and 35 wins for the Pacers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers: Prediction
The Lakers are averaging 112.6 points per game this season, ranking 17th in the NBA, while allowing 112.0 points, placing them 11th defensively. Their rebounding has been a weak point, with just 41.7 boards per game, the fifth-lowest in the league, while giving up 43.2 rebounds to opponents (11th most). From beyond the arc, Los Angeles struggles with three-point production, making only 12.1 per game (fourth-worst) but shooting a decent 35.9% from deep (14th in the league).
On the other hand, the Pacers rank 10th in scoring with 115.7 points per game while conceding 114.9 points, making them the 21st-ranked defense. Indiana struggles on the boards, averaging 41.6 rebounds per game (fourth-worst) while allowing opponents 44.7 rebounds (20th most). Their three-point shooting is more efficient than the Lakers’, ranking ninth in percentage (36.9%), though they make just 12.6 threes per game, placing them 21st in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Los Angeles Lakers
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- PG Austin Reaves
- SG Gabe Vincent
- SF Rui Hachimura
- PF LeBron James
- C Jaxon Hayes
Indiana Pacers
- PG Tyrese Haliburton
- SG Andrew Nembhard
- SF Bennedict Mathurin
- PF Pascal Siakam
- C Thomas Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers: Injuries Update
The Lakers will be without Christian Wood (knee) and Maximilian Kleber (foot) for this matchup. Moreover, Luka Doncic is also out dealing with the calf injury.
At the same time, the Pacers will be missing Isaiah Jackson for the rest of the season due to a calf injury, while Myles Turner remains day-to-day as he recovers from a concussion.
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