Los Angeles Lakers chase fifth straight win over Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers meet Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Friday 11:00am (NBA). Los Angeles Lakers have won the last four against Indiana Pacers.
The big picture
Indiana Pacers come in 23rd on the ladder; Los Angeles Lakers are 1st. Los Angeles Lakers are the side higher up the table.
Indiana Pacers are 3–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.2 points for and 114.2 against.
Los Angeles Lakers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 122 points for and 114.3 against.
Form
Indiana Pacers have won one of their last five and most recently beat Memphis Grizzlies 107–103.
Los Angeles Lakers have won four of their last five and most recently beat Portland Trail Blazers 124–118.
Los Angeles Lakers arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 50 times on our records since 2002: Indiana Pacers 21, Los Angeles Lakers 29.
Last time out (2025-26), Los Angeles Lakers won 137–130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Los Angeles Lakers have won the last four against Indiana Pacers.
Biggest margin between these two: Indiana Pacers by 42 points in 2018-19 (136–94).
Players to watch
For Indiana Pacers, watch Tyrese Haliburton (21.8 points a game, 18 rebounds in 2026-27) and Pascal Siakam (21.3 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Los Angeles Lakers, watch Luka Doncic (40.1 points a game, 70 rebounds in 2026-27) and Austin Reaves (23.5 points a game, 32 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Walker Kessler is 2 rebounds short of 2,000 for their career.
At Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers have won 1 of their last 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Los Angeles Lakers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
