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NBA, round 0

AwayLos Angeles Lakers
Thu, Jan 28 at 6:00 pm
HomeIndiana Pacers
Thu, Jan 28 at 6:00 pm (Thursday, January 28)Gainbridge FieldhouseAll Evanston sports
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Game preview1/28 - 7:00 PM ESTSpectrum Sports Net · Spectrum Sports Net + · DAZN INDPlay by play
Preview

Lakers at Pacers, Thursday 6:00 pm

The Indiana Pacers (5-8) host the Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) Thursday at 6:00 pm at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net +.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Lakers a 58% chance to win.

The Pacers have won 3 of their last 5. The Lakers have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. Season series: Series starts 12/21.

The Pacers list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Tyrese Haliburton (G). The Lakers list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Austin Reaves (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Evanston fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#77
LAL · PointsLuka Doncic G38.6
#77
LAL · AssistsLuka Doncic G7.6
#14
LAL · ReboundsWalker Kessler C10.8
#43
IND · PointsPascal Siakam F22.4
#2
IND · AssistsAndrew Nembhard G7.6
#40
IND · ReboundsIvica Zubac C8.9
LakersPacers
11-2Record5-8
WWWWWLast fiveWLLWW
57.8%ESPN win chance42.2%
Season series
Series starts 12/21

Lakers injuries

  • Adou Thiero FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Collin Sexton GDay-To-Day, Head
  • Austin Reaves GOut, Heel

Pacers injuries

  • Andrew Nembhard GDay-To-Day, Hip
  • T.J. McConnell GDay-To-Day, Hamstring
  • Aaron Nesmith GDay-To-Day, Hand
  • Tyrese Haliburton GOut, Hamstring
  • Johnny Furphy GOut, Knee

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

Spectrum Sports NetUnited States
Spectrum Sports Net +United States
DAZN INDUnited States

The teams

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