The struggling Los Angeles Lakers head into Gainbridge Fieldhouse desperate to halt their three-game losing streak against an Indiana Pacers squad that's been nearly unstoppable since New Year's, winning 70% of their games in 2025.
While the Lakers' defense has shown concerning cracks lately, giving up 118+ points in their last three losses, the Pacers have found their groove behind Pascal Siakam's 20.8 points per game and Tyrese Haliburton's masterful playmaking that's helped push their offensive efficiency to third-best in the league.
The home team Pacers, riding a five-game win streak, face off against the away team Lakers in what shapes up to be a classic clash between Indiana's high-octane offense and LA's star-studded but recently inconsistent lineup featuring Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup, our predictive model gives the Pacers a 60% chance of defeating the Lakers.
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Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers: 60% win probability
- Explosive offense (8278 points scored in 71 games, averaging 116.6 PPG)
- Hot streak momentum (Perfect WWWWW in recent form)
- Strong home court advantage (4th in Eastern Conference with 42 wins)
Los Angeles Lakers: 40% win probability
- Recent slump (LLLWW record in last 5 games)
- Road game struggles (28 losses this season)
- Defensive inconsistency (7954 points allowed, ranking middle of the pack)
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Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers preview
The red-hot Indiana Pacers welcome a struggling Lakers squad to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in what promises to be an intriguing clash of contrasting momentum.
Indiana's been absolutely crushing it lately, winning seven of their last eight games and putting up some scary offensive numbers - they're the third-best shooting team in the league and just dropped 41 points in a single quarter against Minnesota.
The Lakers, meanwhile, can't seem to buy a win right now, dropping their last three straight and looking particularly vulnerable on defense - something that could spell trouble against Indiana's high-octane offense.
While Luka Doncic has been doing his thing for LA, putting up 32 points in their recent loss to Orlando, it's been Tyrese Haliburton stealing the show for Indiana with his brilliant playmaking and efficient scoring.
These teams' last meeting was a thriller, with Austin Reaves exploding for a career-high 45 points in LA's win - though that was without LeBron and Doncic in the lineup.
The Pacers' home court has been a fortress lately, with eight straight wins in their own building, while the Lakers have looked lost on the road.
Keep an eye on Pascal Siakam, who's been leading the Pacers' charge with 20.8 points per game, and the fascinating matchup between floor generals Haliburton and Doncic could be worth the price of admission alone.
With Indiana's offense clicking and LA's defense looking shaky, this Wednesday night showdown might just turn into a classic high-scoring affair at the Fieldhouse.
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers form
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers head to head
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Mar 29, 2024
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109 : 90
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150 : 145
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123 : 109
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111 : 112
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