The Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip tonight with a matchup against the Indiana Pacers. After dropping their first game of the trip to the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles looks to bounce back as they face a Pacers squad that has surged into fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
LeBron James is listed as probable with a left groin strain, while Luka Doncic has been cleared to play. Rui Hachimura is also probable with left patellar tendinopathy, while Bronny James remains out on G League assignment. Maxi Kleber will miss the game as he continues recovering from right foot surgery.
The Pacers have listed Quenton Jackson as probable on a G League assignment, while RayJ Dennis and Enrique Freeman are doubtful for the same reason. Isaiah Jackson is out with a right Achilles tendon tear.
Los Angeles has struggled in recent weeks, going 3-7 in its last ten games. Despite the skid, the Lakers remain in fifth place in the Western Conference with a 43-28 record.
Indiana has been in strong form, winning seven of its last ten games and overtaking Milwaukee for fourth place in the East. The Pacers enter the game at 42-29, looking to even the season series against the Lakers after losing their first meeting on February 7, 124-117.
Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning, making this a crucial matchup as the regular season winds down.
