An exciting match is set to take place between the Lakers vs Pacers. The spectators are very curious about both the teams. These two teams are going to meet for the first time this time since the in-season tournament final last December. After playing well on a six-game road trip, L.A. This will be the Pacers’ last home game and the first of two meetings against the Pacers this week.
Start time and TV schedule for Lakers vs Pacers
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers
- 7 pm PT, March 24
- Crypto.com Arena
- Spectrum Sportsnet, NBA TV
Talking about the last time the games were held in December, both the Lakers and Pacers teams performed brilliantly and reached the position of facing each other in the finals of the in-season tournament. At the time, Los Angeles was playing in a good position and sitting in the fourth seed in the Western Conference, it seemed as if they had already planned on winning the match.
Meanwhile, the Pacers, led by the emergence of Tyrese Haliburton as a stellar player, were performing brilliantly and were in the midst of a surprising but enjoyable experience. At the time, Indiana had some promising players on offense and one of the best offenses in the league. Remember, both the teams mentioned here were the only never-lost teams to enter the IST finals this season. The Lakers and Pacers also looked like major playoff contenders based on their experience and performance.
Both teams continued to decline on the playing field, especially the Lakers, who were known for their lackluster performances. At one point it had lost 10 out of 12 games just after IST. This is a big reason why this trio can perform better now and they will likely compete in the play-in tournament this season.
The lack of players out due to injury will have a big impact
If we talk about the Lakers at this time, then you know that many big players of this team are out of the game due to injury and the teams are waiting for the great players to return soon. The Lakers have been playing without many of their big players for a long time because most of the players are not yet experienced.
Talking about the Pacers, on the other hand, the Pacers have been quiet after suffering from several injuries, including Haliburton, who is known to perform well for his team as a key player. However, some performances were not seen at the beginning of the season. Wasn’t performing that well.
How will the Lakers handle Haliburton?
Haliburton has been in the news recently for his stellar performance and has struggled from the field, but Indiana pulled off a good win against the Golden State Warriors and brought glory to the team. At the same time, the Lakers will also be seen with full preparation and energy to win. The Lakers team has reached a big position today, while many players are out of the team due to injuries and it is also difficult to bring in new players in this situation.
Remember, this Indiana team is also hoping to still make a strong playoff run with their great players, so soon they are going to battle it out against the Lakers on Sunday. This is L.A. The onus is on them to be ready to respond with their urgency by performing better and playing like a team that is successful in making it to the finals.
But here it is very difficult for any one team to win easily, hence all the spectators now want to see their favorite team enjoying themselves. In such a situation, there is a need to bring back the experienced players of the Lakers. Because such players dare to turn the game at any time and help their team win.