The NBA 2024-25 season kicked off last October, and since then, the Eastern and Western Conferences have been playing back-to-back matches in a hectic schedule. Each team has played around 71 matches out of a total of 82.
The Indiana Pacers are 4th in the Easter Conference with 42 wins and a 0.592 winning percentage.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are also 4th in the Western Conference with 43 wins and a 0.606 winning percentage.
The Pacers will host the Lakers on Wednesday 26th March at 11:30 PM UK time at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Which team will dominate the match? Below, we give you the NBA 2024-25 season: Indiana Pacers vs LA Lakers preview, lineup, form, and head-to-head stats.
Key Details
- Match Day and Date: Wednesday, 26th March
- Time: 11:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- Where to Watch in the UK: NBA App, ESPN
Indiana Pacers: Analysis and Team Preview
The Indiana Pacers hold a 42-29 record, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference.
All-Star Tyrese Haliburton leads the team with 9.1 assists per game and 18.4 points average per game. He has scored 11 straight double-doubles – accumulating ten or more points in two categories. In the latest match, the Pacers scored a 119–103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Haliburton tallied 24 points and 11 assists.
Point forward Pascal Siakam leads the team in the highest points (20.9) and rebounds (7.0). One of his best performances was in a 108–103 win against the Brooklyn Nets, where he scored eight of his 26 points in the final minutes.
The Pacers are currently on a five-win streak. Their notable victories include a 105-9-9 overtime win over the Nets, where Bennedict Mathurin led with 28 points and 16 rebounds, and Myles Turner contributed 23 points. Additionally, they had a 135-131 win over the Dallas Mavericks this week.
The Pacers are averaging 116.9 points per game and are among the top-five scoring teams in the League. They made 889 3-point field goals made (20th in the League), and a total of 349 blocks. This results in a net rating of +74.
Roster
- Guards: RayJ Dennis (#10), Quenton Jackson (#29), Ben Sheppard (#26)
- Point guard: Tyrese Haliburton (#0), T.J. McConnell (#9), Andrew Nembhard (#2)
- Shooting guard: Bennedict Mathurin (#00)
- Center: Thomas Bryant (#3), Tony Bradley (#13), Myles Turner (#33)
- Forward: Jarace Walker (#5), Enrique Freeman (#8), Johnny Furphy (#12)
- Shooting forward: Isaiah Jackson (#22), Aaron Nesmith (#23)
- Point forward: Pascal Siakam (#43), Obi Toppin (#1), James Johnson (#16)
Injury Report
- Point guard Tyrese Haliburton is doubtful for the next game because of a back injury.
- Shooting forward Isaiah Jackson has been ruled out for the entire season because of a torn Achilles tendon.
- Center James Wiseman has been ruled out for the entire season because of a torn Achilles tendon.
2025 Transactions
March
- Signed C Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract.
- Signed C Tony Bradley to a 10-day contract.
February
- Signed C Jahlil Okafor to a 10-day contract.
January
- Waived G Tristen Newton.
Leading Players
| Blocks (average per match) | Myles Turner | 1.9 |
| Steals (average per match) | Tyrese Haliburton | 1.5 |
| Assists (average per match) | Tyrese Haliburton | 9.1 |
| Rebounds (average per match) | Pascal Siakam | 7.0 |
| Points | Pascal Siakam | 20.9 |
Indiana Pacers: Recent Results
- Won against Minnesota Timberwolves 119–103 (24 March)
- Won against Brooklyn Nets 108–103 (22 March)
- Won against Brooklyn Nets 105–99 (20 March)
- Won against Dallas Mavericks 135–131 (19 March)
- Won against Minnesota Timberwolves 132–130 (17 March)
- Lost to Milwaukee Bucks 119–126 (15 March)
- Won Against Philadelphia 76ers 112–100 (14 March)
- Won Against Milwaukee Bucks 115–114 (11 March)
- Lost to Chicago Bulls 103–121 (10 March)
- Lost to Atlanta Hawks 118–120 (8 March)
Los Angeles Lakers: Analysis and Team Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have a 43-28 win-loss record, placing them fourth in the Western Conference. The team made a surprising roster change as they traded point forward Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Davis leads the team in overall points (25.7), rebounds (11.9), steals (1.3), and blocks (2.1). However, he was traded as a part of a three-team deal to acquire superstar Luka Dončić, ending Davis’ 5 and a half years at the Lakers.
Dončić has made an immediate impact, averaging 27.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. Another star player, LeBron James continues to defy age, as he has contributed 24.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game this season. However, he is grappling with injuries. He is doubtful for the next game following a groin strain.
Despite these setbacks, the Lakers have had some notable wins. They had a dominant 12-point victory over the Denver Nuggets (120–108). However, they have also suffered some frustrating losses including the 89–118 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks the very next day.
As LeBron remains doubtful for the next match, all eyes will be on Dončić to recreate the momentum that Davis created in partnership with LeBron.
Roster
- Guards: Jordan Goodwin (#30), Bronny James (#9), Dalton Knecht (#4)
- Shooting guard: Shake Milton (#20), Austin Reaves (#15)
- Pointing guard: Luka Doncic (#77), Gabe Vincent (#7)
- Center: Jaxson Hayes (#11), Trey Jemison III (#55), Christian Koloko (#10), Alex Len (#27)
- Point forward: Dorian Finney-Smith (#17), Rui Hachimura (#28), Maxi Kleber (#14), Markieff Morris (#88), Jarred Vanderbilt (#2)
- Shooting forward: LeBron James (#23), Cam Reddish (#5)
2025 Transactions
February
- Signed C Alex Len to a rest-of-season contract.
- Signed G John Goodwin to a two-way contract.
- Waived F Armel Traore.
- Acquired C Mark Williams from Charlotte Hornets for G Dalton Knecht, F Cam Reddish, an unprotected 2031 first-round draft pick and a 2030 pick swap.
January
- Waived G Quincy Olivari.
Injury Report
- Point forward Maxi Kleber has been ruled out of the season as he is still recovering from surgery on his right foot.
- Shooting forward LeBron James is doubtful for the next game due to a left groin strain.
- Point forward Rui Hachimura is doubtful for the next game due to left patellar tendinopathy.
Leading Players
| Blocks (average per match) | Anthony Davis | 2.1 |
| Steals (average per match) | Anthony Davis | 1.3 |
| Assists (average per match) | LeBron James | 8.5 |
| Rebounds (average per match) | Anthony Davis | 11.9 |
| Points | Anthony Davis | 25.7 |
Los Angeles Lakers: Recent Results
- Lost to Chicago Bulls 115-146 (22 March)
- Lost to Milwaukee Bucks 89–118 (20 March)
- Won against Denver Nuggets 120–108 (19 March)
- Won against San Antonio Spurs 125–109 (17 March)
- Won against Phoenix Suns 107–96 (16 March)
- Lost to Denver Nuggets 126–131 (14 March)
- Lost to Milwaukee Bucks 106–126 (13 March)
- Lost to Brooklyn Lakers 108–111 (10 March)
- Lost to Boston Celtics 101–111 (8 March)
- Won against New York Knicks 113–109 (6 March)
NBA 2024-25 Season: Form Guide
| Indiana Pacers
(Eastern Conference) |
Stats | Los Angeles Lakers
(Western Conference) |
| 4th | Position | 4th |
| 42 | Wins | 43 |
| 29 | Losses | 28 |
| 0.592 | Winning Percentage | 0.606 |
| 15.5 | Games Back | 16.0 |
| 24-21 | Conference Record | 30-13 |
| 24-10 | Home Record | 28-9 |
| 18-19 | Away Record | 15-19 |
| 7-3 | Record Last 10 Games | 3-7 |
| W5 | Current Streak | L3 |
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers: Season Averages Per Game
| Indiana Pacers | Stats | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 116.6 | Points | 112.7 |
| 41.2 | Rebounds | 42.6 |
| 29 | Assists | 26.3 |
| 8.5 | Steals | 7.7 |
| 5.2 | Blocks | 4.6 |
| 13.5 | Turnovers | 14.0 |
| 48.9 | Field Goal% | 47.8 |
| 36.8 | 3 Point Field Goal% | 36 |
| 78.9 | Free Throws% | 78.1 |
| 43.4 | Average Field Goals Made | 40.9 |
| 88.7 | Average Field Goals Attempted | 85.6 |
| 51.1 | Points in the Paint | 48.9 |
| 11.0 | Second Chance Points | 12.1 |
| 17.3 | Fast Break Points | 15.8 |
Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers: Head-to-Head
The Pacers and the Lakers have played against each other 101 times in the regular season with 66 victories for the Lakers and 35 for the Pacers. The Lakers have won six times in their last ten matches while the Pacers have won four games.
Recent head-to-head results:
- 8 February 2025: Lakers 124 – 117 Pacers
- 29 March 2024: Lakers 90 – 109 Pacers
- 24 March 2024: Lakers 150 – 145 Pacers
- 2 February 2023: Pacers 111 – 112 Lakers
- 28 November 2022: Pacers 116 – 115 Lakers
- 19 January 2022: Pacers 111 – 104 Lakers
- 24 November 2021: Pacers 116 – 124 Lakers
- 15 May 2021: Lakers 122 – 115 Pacers
- 12 March 2021: Lakers 105 – 100 Pacers
- 8 August 2020: Lakers 111 – 116 Pacers
A win for the Indiana Pacers will put them in the running for a playoff position, which is given to the runner up of the League. Meanwhile, the LA Lakers would also be looking to improve their standing with a win, so punters should be prepared for a close match.
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