Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers struggled before the all-star weekend, losing 2 and winning 1 game, that too in overtime against the last-seeded Washington Wizards. After recording their best performance in January, going on a 10-2 run, February was decent for the Indianapolis team, where they recorded 7-5. 

Post All-Star break the team has a 12-6 record. Although being quite inconsistent lately, they currently sit in 4th place in the Eastern Conference with a 42-29 record. Milwaukee Bucks sit at the 5th seed with a 2-game differential between the two teams. In their Central Division, the Indiana Pacers are ranked 2nd behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Pacers have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and are currently on a 5-game winning streak. The Indiana Pacers’ latest victory came against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game ended 119-103. Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 points and provided 11 assists, while Obi Toppin coming off the bench scored 20 points.  

Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 116.6 points per game, which is above average placing them 8th in this regard overall. Tyrese Haliburton as their point guard, the team is bound to provide a lot of assists. They provide 29.1 assists a game which ranks them 5th. After a slow start to the 2024-2025 season, Tyrese Haliburton is finally getting back to his groove and has been a key player in their offensive efforts, contributing significantly through both passing and scoring to drive their attack. He is averaging 18.5 points and provides 9.1 assists a game. 

The Pacers are known for its fast-paced, high-tempo style of basketball, particularly during fast breaks following defensive stops. However, their defensive performance has struggled, ranking low in defensive ratings with an average of 115.2 points allowed per game (17th overall). Rebounding the ball has been a real problem for the Pacers team, as the team currently rebounds 41.3 rebounds a game and ranks in the bottom five in this regard(28th). 

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Los Angeles Lakers

After an 8-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost 3 games in a row. With 13 games played in March, they have recorded 6-7. The team currently sits in 4th place in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. Their record is presently at 43 wins and 28 losses.

The Lakers seemed to have found a slump. They record 3-7 in their last 10 games. The Lakers’ recent loss came against the Orlando Magic which ended 118-106. Luka led the team scoring 32 points along with 7 boards and assists.

The offense manages 26.2 assists per game, the 16th-best record in the league, and is producing a strong shooting form as their 2-point shooting efficiency is at 56.3% and their 3-point shots stand at 35.9%. The Lakers are shooting their season-high from the 3-point arc at 38.2% for March. Furthermore, the Lakers are currently averaging a scoring figure of 112.7 points per game, which ranks them 19th in the league for points scored. 

The key player for the team is LeBron James, who is still playing like a young superstar. LeBron averages 25 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. Austin Reaves needs to step his game up a notch if the Lakers want to make some kind of a run in the postseason. He is averaging 19.7 points per game. Luka Doncic in his short stint as a Laker averages 27.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.

Statistically, their performance has been inconsistent overall, but it has drastically picked up since the trade deadline as they are averaging 42.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 26th in the league. On the other hand, on defense, the Lakers are conceding 112 points per game, which ranks them 11th in the league. 

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Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Lakers Match Prediction & Analysis

The two sides have met once this season and the Lakers emerged victorious in that game. As the Pacers find themselves in a good run and the Lakers have appeared to hit a slump, the Pacers will enter this matchup with a lot of confidence. In terms of the ATS record, theLos Angeles Lakers have the better record. Indiana Pacers record 32-37-2 on a 46.4% cover, while the Los Angeles Lakers record 39-31-1 on a 55.7% cover.

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