The Los Angeles Lakers (41-32, ninth in the Western Conference) will face off against the Indiana Pacers (41-33, sixth in the Eastern Conference) in Indianapolis on Friday at 7 p.m. EDT. With a five-game win streak, Los Angeles is looking to continue their momentum with a victory over Indiana.
The Pacers have been strong at home with a 21-15 record and boast the NBA’s top-scoring offense, averaging 122.9 points per game while shooting an impressive 50.5% from the field. In contrast, the Lakers are 14-20 on the road and have a 16-22 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
When it comes to shooting, the Pacers make 50.5% of their shots from the field, which is 3.2 percentage points higher than what the Lakers allow their opponents to shoot (47.3%). Additionally, the Lakers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game, which is 0.9 more than what the Pacers typically give up.
This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, with Los Angeles coming out on top in their previous encounter with a score of 150-145 on March 25. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with
