- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Friday night, the Indiana Pacers (16-57) are set to battle the Los Angeles Clippers (37-36) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In their most recent outing, the Clippers secured a resounding victory against the Raptors, winning 119-94. The Clippers were called for 22 fouls, while the Raptors accumulated 25. They managed to hit 10 out of 29 from three-point range. Conversely, Toronto struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 4 of 11 attempts for a 36.4% success rate. Toronto also recorded a total of 34 rebounds (5 offensive and 29 defensive) and blocked 4 shots. They tallied 35 assists and snagged 7 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Los Angeles held their opponents to 41.7% shooting from the field, allowing 40 baskets out of 96 attempts. Overall, the Clippers registered 30 assists and forced 18 turnovers while collecting 15 steals. On the boards, they grabbed a total of 39 rebounds, including 7 offensive. From the charity stripe, Los Angeles converted 19 of their 24 attempts, yielding a shooting percentage of 79.2%. They concluded the match with a field goal percentage of 51.2%, hitting 42 of 82 attempts along with 16 out of 35 from beyond the arc.
Kawhi Leonard played a significant role in the previous matchup, shooting 47.4% from the field, with 2 assists over 30 minutes of play. He secured 6 rebounds and contributed a total of 27 points on 9 out of 19 shooting.
The Los Angeles Clippers enter this game with a record of 37-36 this season. They are averaging 113.8 points per game (24th in the league) and are shooting 48.6% from the field. The Clippers have an impressive three-point shooting rate of 36.7% (903 out of 2,462) and excel at the free-throw line, shooting 82.5%. As a collective unit, Los Angeles is grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game and has dished out a total of 1,737 assists this season, ranking 30th in the league. They commit an average of 14.4 turnovers per game while averaging 18.8 personal fouls per night.
Defensively, the Clippers force 14.1 turnovers per game and commit around 19.9 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.7% from three-point range and rank 10th in the NBA with an average of 112.5 points allowed per game. Los Angeles gives up a field goal percentage of 46.8% (2,993 out of 6,397) and allows 42.1 rebounds per game. They rank 11th in assists allowed with 1,915 this season.
In their last game, the Pacers suffered a defeat against the Lakers, with a final score of 137-130. Indiana secured 39 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 49. They turned the ball over 11 times and recorded 7 steals in that contest. The Lakers committed 20 fouls, allowing the Pacers to attempt 23 free throws, converting 18 for a rate of 78.3%. From beyond the arc, Indiana found success, hitting 16 of 39 attempts (41.0%). Overall, the Pacers shot 48 out of 86 from the field for a percentage of 55.8%. Defensively, they struggled against the Lakers, who shot 50 out of 89 (56.2%) and allowed 46 total rebounds, including 15 offensive boards.
Pascal Siakam stood out for the Pacers, making 7 of 15 shots for a shooting percentage of 46.7% and adding 8 rebounds. He finished the game with 20 points in 30 minutes and contributed 1 assist.
Indiana holds a season record of 16-57, averaging 21.2 fouls per game while maintaining a free-throw shooting percentage of 77.3%. They assist on average 27.0 times per game (13th in the league) and have 14.4 turnovers per match. This season, the Pacers have notched 8,168 points, averaging 111.9 per game, while pulling down 41.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, they’re shooting 45.5% from the field, ranking 27th in the NBA.
On the defensive end, the Pacers rank 26th in points allowed per game, averaging 120.7. They force 13.6 turnovers per contest and have allowed opponents to shoot 49.2% from the field (28th in the league). Indiana’s defense allows 35.5% shooting from three-point range (869 of 2,447), while opponents convert 77.3% of their free throws. The Pacers give up an average of 26.6 assists and 46.7 rebounds per game, ranking 13th and 28th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Los Angeles
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