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Key NBA News to Watch
LeBron James (calf) — In
Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — In
Austin Reaves (illness) — Plans to play
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Confirmed Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, Buddy Hield, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner
Andrew Nembhard (knee) — Out
Jalen Smith (knee, heel) — Injured
Haliburton recorded his third outing with at least 25 points, 15 assists, and no turnovers this season in the In-Season Tournament semifinals last game. No other player has done that more than once in their career since turnovers started being tracked in the 1977-1978 season. He and the Pacers have a matchup with the Lakers, who have held opponents to 112.0 points per contest but have given up the eighth-most points per game (24.8) to point guards, setting up nicely for Haliburton to find success once again.
Confirmed Lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis
LeBron James (calf) — In
Anthony Davis (adductor, hip) — In
Austin Reaves (illness) — Plans to play
Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) — Available
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Injured
James was the best player on the floor last game in an outing that his team won handily. He had a game-high 30 points and added eight assists despite only playing 23 minutes due to the lopsided score. The Lakers have the seventh best Defensive Rating in the league (110.3) and will now face a Pacers team with the league's top Offensive Rating (123.5). James had been listed as questionable before each of the last 13 games but played in every match, and his playing time hasn't been affected by his lingering ailment.