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On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Indiana Pacers (at home) in California.
The Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the Denver Nuggets (in Colorado) by a score of 120-113.
For Friday’s game, they have announced their injury report.
Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers acknowledges fans following the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
The Lakers will be without LeBron James, Maxi Kleber and Deandre Ayton.
James is averaging 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.4% from the field and 31.3% from three-point range in 44 games.
Los Angeles, California February 8, 2025-Lakers LeBron James, left, and Luka Doncic enjoy the game from the bench at Crypto.com Arena Saturday. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Ayton is averaging 12.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 66.7% from the field in 54 games.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – NOVEMBER 03: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on November 03, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Kleber is averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range in 34 games.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) stays back on defense during a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Lakers Ahead Of Pacers Matchup
The Lakers have had a very solid season despite all the noise that always circulates around the franchise.
They are the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 37-25 record in 62 games.
At home, the Lakers have gone 18-12 in the 30 games they have played at Crypto.com Arena.
After the Pacers, they will remain in Los Angeles to host Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Magic Johnson wrote (during Thursday’s game): “I want to congratulate Lakers legend and superstar LeBron James on becoming the all-time leader for field goals made in NBA history – passing my Showtime Lakers teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!”
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar’s career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Indiana In Rebuilding Mode
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 17, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rick Osentoski/Getty Images)
After a trip to the 2025 NBA Finals, the Pacers come into Friday’s game as the 15th seed (last place) in the Eastern Conference with a 15-47 record in 62 games.
They are in the middle of a seven-game losing streak (and 5-25 in 30 games on the road).
On Sunday, the Pacers will head to Oregon for a showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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