- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Wednesday, Gainbridge Fieldhouse will host the clash between the Indiana Pacers (15-56) and the Los Angeles Lakers (46-25).
In their most recent encounter, the Lakers edged out the Magic with a narrow 105-104 victory. Los Angeles recorded 20 personal fouls while Orlando committed 17. The Lakers managed to hit 11 of 37 attempts from the three-point line. Orlando shot impressively from the free-throw line, converting 21 of 23 attempts, totaling 91.3%. The Magic secured 49 rebounds (13 offensive, 36 defensive) and made 25 assists with 7 steals in the game. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed their opponents to achieve 43.4% shooting from the field, hitting 36 of 83 attempts. They collected 34 rebounds overall, including 9 offensive boards, and made 19 of their 29 free-throw attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 65.5%. The Lakers ended with a field goal percentage of 44.8% (39 of 87) and converted 8 of 32 three-point shots.
Luka Doncic is a key player to watch in this matchup. He finished with a field goal shooting percentage of 40%, recording 8 assists while playing 38 minutes. Doncic amassed 5 rebounds and scored 33 points on 12 of 30 shooting attempts.
The Lakers head into this game with a strong 46-25 record for the season. They are averaging 116.5 points per game, which ranks 11th in the league, and are shooting 49.9% from the field. Los Angeles is making 35.7% of their three-point attempts (859 out of 2,403) while hitting 76.4% of their free throws. As a unit, they grab 41.0 boards per game and have recorded a total of 1,809 assists, placing them 20th in the league. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 18.7 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Lakers force 14.7 turnovers and draw 21.2 fouls per game. They rank 22nd for assists allowed, having surrendered 1,955 assists this season. The Lakers’ defense permits a shooting rate of 48.4% (3,019 of 6,240) and yields 41.1 rebounds per game, with a scoring defense ranking 15th in points allowed at 114.9.
In their last match, the Pacers suffered a defeat, losing to the Spurs 134-119. They allowed San Antonio to grab a total of 47 rebounds (17 offensive). The Pacers completed 38.2% of their three-point attempts (13 out of 34) and shot 15 of 17 (88.2%) from the free throw line. Defensively, Indiana let the Spurs shoot an impressive 54.6% from the field, converting 53 of 97 attempts. The Pacers ended shooting 51.8% on 44 of 85 attempts and made 16 out of 35 three-pointers (45.7%). The Spurs committed 16 fouls, giving the Pacers 19 free-throw opportunities. Indiana turned the ball over 12 times while making 8 steals, managing a total of 40 rebounds (34 defensive, 6 offensive).
Andrew Nembhard was a standout for the Pacers, hitting 8 of 13 shots for a 61.5% field goal percentage, alongside 1 rebound. He scored 25 points in 28 minutes and achieved 7 assists in the contest.
Indiana’s overall record stands at 15-56 for the season. Offensively, they are shooting 45.3% from the field, placing them 28th in the league. The Pacers have scored 7,910 points this season (averaging 111.4 per game) and pull down 41.8 rebounds per contest. Their assists average is 26.8 per game (ranking 13th), and they lose possession through turnovers at a rate of 14.4 times per game. Indiana commits about 21.2 fouls per game and converts 77.1% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Pacers allow opponents to shoot 35.5% from beyond the arc (848 of 2,390) and concede 77.3% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 26.5 assists and 47.0 rebounds against them, ranking 13th and 29th in the league. On the defensive end, the Pacers are 27th in points allowed, averaging 120.4 per game, while forcing 13.6 turnovers for their opponents and allowing a shooting percentage of 49.1% (28th in the league).
Who emerges victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Select Indiana
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