Pacers vs Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are determined to bounce back as they travel to face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. With a 43-28 overall record and a 15-19 road performance, the Lakers are hoping to end a three-game skid following their 118-106 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday. Meanwhile, the Pacers, sitting at 42-29 overall and boasting a strong 24-9 home record, are riding a five-game winning streak as they push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. Indiana comes into this matchup fresh off a 119-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 24.

LeBron James, who is dealing with a groin injury, remains questionable, and his availability will be determined closer to game time. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. According to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus, the Lakers are slight 1.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 236 total points.

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