Which channel is Indiana Pacers vs LA Lakers on tonight? Time, TV schedule & live stream - March 12th, 2021 l NBA Season 2020-21

In their first game after the 2020-21 NBA All-Star break, the LA Lakers will take on the Indiana Pacers at the Staples Center on Friday.

The LA Lakers have struggled since Anthony Davis got injured; they are entering this matchup after winning only twice in their last eight outings.

Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers have slipped out of playoff reckoning due to lackluster defense and shooting woes from distance. They are also on a terrible run, losing five of their last six games.

Sip on this: Eyes on Friday night 💯 #LakeShow X @Cincoro pic.twitter.com/Fw3YivBg4T

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 9, 2021

At what time will the Indiana Pacers vs LA Lakers game tip-off?

USA: Friday, March 12th, 2021; 10:30 PM ET.

India: Saturday, March 13th, 2021; 9:00 AM IST.

Where and how to watch the Indiana Pacers vs LA Lakers game?

This matchup will be locally broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet and FOX Sports Indiana (Local TV).

The game will also be available on radio at ESPN LA 710/KWKW (S) and 93.5/107.5 The Fan. The clash can also be live-streamed with an NBA League Pass.

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The LA Lakers are grappling with injury issues, but none more so than that of Anthony Davis.

There is no timetable yet on Davis' return, with the player's absence hurting the LA Lakers at both ends of the floor. As per coach Frank Vogel, Davis has started some light shooting and could return sometime this month.

The Lakers should be extremely patient with Anthony Davis as he recovers from his Achilles injury, writes @etanthomas36. During Etan's NBA career, he saw many players try to return too soon or play through pain, which usually has long-term consequences: https://t.co/3EpApbTHXl

— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) February 26, 2021

Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder is back in the LA Lakers lineup, which has improved the team's defense and playmaking significantly.

However, Marc Gasol didn't play in the game against the Sacramento Kings due to the league's COVID-19 protocols and is doubtful for this outing. Alex Caruso's neck injury meant he also missed the Sacramento Kings game, but he is expected to return against the Indiana Pacers.

Injured: Anthony Davis.

Doubtful: Marc Gasol, Alex Caruso.

Unavailable: None.

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The Indiana Pacers have also had their injury woes this campaign.

They lost their forward, TJ Warren, to a foot injury earlier in the season, while the latest addition to their lineup, Caris LeVert, is yet to feature for the team. According to Scott Agnes of Fieldhouse Files, Warren remains confined to a walking boot and is said to be 'months away' from returning to court.

Meanwhile, Caris LeVert appears to have recovered from his left kidney carcinoma and is expected to make his Indiana Pacers debut this month. The rest of the Indiana Pacers roster is healthy, and coach Nate Bjorkgren could use the same lineup that took the court in the last game.

Injured: TJ Warren, Caris LeVert.

Doubtful: None.

Unavailable: None.