The Pacers haven't played their best basketball on this road trip but they've still managed to eke out two wins. If they beat the Lakers today, they'll return home with a more than respectable 3-1 record (6-1 when you combine the West Coast road trips).
In theory, beating the Lakers shouldn't be the obstacle it normally is. They'll face a team in flux, one without Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, or LeBron James. Hell, the Lakers might not even have Mark Williams.
Still, JJ Reddick has the Angelenos playing excellent basketball. Over the past two weeks, the Lakers are 6-1 with the league's third best efficiency differential. They've achieved that by ranking in the top-five in points-per-possession on both sides of the ball.
Lately, the Pacers have been relying on Pascal Siakam to sail the ship through choppy waters and the All-Star has been the polar opposite of that jackass that crashed the Titanic.
Good morning to everyone but especially LA’s turnover spree, active hands, Obi being serviceable at the five, & the fact that Siakam finished with 33-10 while guarding Kawhi and going a perfect 5-5 from three, even though he is 30.
— Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) February 7, 2025
Pascalifornia, indeed.
Check out Coop's new article on Siakam's shooting improvement for a little pregame reading.
Injuries
So, a neck injury for Turner. Pacers post didn’t mention a concussion.
— Tony East (@TonyREast) February 8, 2025
How to Watch
Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET.
TV: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network, WTHR
Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan
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