- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: March 26, 2025
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)
The Los Angeles Lakers (43-28) will play the Indiana Pacers (42-29) on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In their prior matchup this season, the Lakers came out on top 124-117 at home on February 8, leading the season series 1-0.
The Lakers are coming off a third consecutive loss after falling 118-106 to the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
Guard Luka Doncic spearheaded the effort with 32 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, while forward LeBron James added 24 points.
Meanwhile, the Pacers celebrated their fifth straight victory on Monday, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-103.
Guard Tyrese Haliburton had an impressive outing, posting 24 points, 11 assists, 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block, while forward Obi Toppin contributed 20 points off the bench.
The Pacers are on a roll, having won five consecutive games and seven of their last eight. Their strong defense has played a crucial role, limiting their previous three opponents to an average of just 101.6 points per game (PPG).
Haliburton has been a standout during March, contributing with an average of 19.6 PPG and 12.1 assists while managing the offense effectively.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles team is facing challenges on both offense and defense, scoring only 103.3 PPG and allowing 127.3 PPG over their last three outings.
Doncic has been exceptional, averaging 31.2 PPG this month, but it hasn’t been sufficient as the Lakers have stumbled to five losses in their last seven games.
Indiana ranks in the top 10 for pace of play, while the Lakers consistently get to the free-throw line at one of the highest rates in the league and are also among the top five for 2-point shooting.
Meanwhile, the Pacers are fourth in effective field goal percentage, and their ball distribution makes their offense challenging to defend. Expect both teams to find their rhythm in this matchup.
Lakers-Pacers Best Bet
Best Bet: Over 236.5 Points at -110 odds
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