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The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Indiana Pacers on Monday, November 28, in the first of two meetings this season.
The 7-11 Lakers are tied for eleventh place in the Western Conference. Los Angeles has struggled offensively, ranking 16th in points per game and 27th in offensive rating. Defensively, the Lakers rank just 21st in opponents points per game, however, they are ranked eighth in defensive rating.
The 11-8 Pacers are currently fourth in the Western Conference, thanks in large part to a top-ten offensive unit. Indiana ranks seventh in points per game and tenth in offensive rating. The Pacers have not had the same success defensively, however, ranking 20th in opponents points per game and 16th in defensive rating.
The Lakers are 5-5 at home, while the Pacers are 4-4 on the road.
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Match Details
Fixture: Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers
Date and Time: Monday, November 28th, 10:30 p.m. EST
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Indiana Pacers will be without guard Chris Duarte, who remains out with a grade two left ankle sprain. They will also be without center Daniel Theis, who underwent surgery on his right knee. Finally, rookie guard Andrew Nembhard is questionable to return after missing the past four games with a bruised left knee.
Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis is expected to return to the lineup after missing the team's most recent game with a left calf contusion. The Lakers will be without guard Patrick Beverley, who will serve the final game of a three-game suspension.
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds and Spread
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Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Starting 5s
Pacers - PG Tyrese Haliburton, SG Buddy Hield, SF Aaron Nesmith, PF Jalen Smith, C Myles Turner
Lakers - PG Dennis Schroeder, SG Lonnie Walker IV, SF Troy Brown Jr., PF LeBron James, C Anthony Davis
Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers have played much better basketball as of late, winning five of their past six games after a 2-10 start. Meanwhile, stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are beginning to become healthy and look like their usual selves.
Furthermore, the Indiana Pacers have struggled defensively and will be in the second leg of a back-to-back. Look for the Lakers to take advantage by riding their two stars to victory. Expect Los Angeles to win by at least four points.
Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers -3 (-117)
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