The Los Angeles Lakers (41-32, ninth in the Western Conference) and the Indiana Pacers (41-33, sixth in the Eastern Conference) will clash on Friday at 7 p.m. EDT in Indianapolis. With a five-game win streak, Los Angeles is looking to maintain their momentum with a victory over Indiana.
The Pacers are known for their strength at home with a 21-15 record. They boast the NBA’s top-scoring offense, averaging 122.9 points per game while shooting an impressive 50.5% from the field. On the other hand, the Lakers have struggled on the road with a 14-20 record and a 16-22 mark 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 three-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 emerging victorious in their previous encounter with a score of 150-145 on March 25