Injury Report Lakers vs Pacers
The Los Angeles Lakers (37-25) will look to get back in the win column after losing the first half of a back-to-back against the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles travelled back to their home court as they play host to the Indiana Pacers (15-47) on Friday. Heading into the matchup, the Lakers will be resting two starters.
New story: An update on Deandre Ayton (left knee), LeBron James (left elbow) and Luka Doncic (15 technical fouls) https://t.co/0SKKD1rYgf
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 6, 2026
Lakers Injury Report
LeBron James will be sitting out of this one after finishing with 16 points, five rebounds, and eight assists in the loss to the Nuggets.
He got up slowly after falling hard in the second half last night. His injury is labeled as a left elbow contusion and left foot arthritis.
Deandre Ayton left early in the loss to the Nuggets with left knee soreness. He will miss tonight’s matchup against the Pacers while he rests the lower-body injury.
Maxi Kleber will also be sidelined tonight after being diagnosed with a lumbar back strain. The 34-year-old hasn’t played since March 1.
Pacers Injury Report
Indiana’s injury report has nine different players listed:
Ivica Zubac (ankle sprain), Johnny Furphy (ACL tear), and Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles tear) are all listed as out.
Andrew Nembhard (neck soreness), Pascal Siakam (wrist sprain), and Aaron Nesmith (ankle sprain, lower back strain) are all listed as probable.
Taelon Peter and Jalen Slawson are questionable, and Ethan Thompson is doubtful as each player continues to play for the Pacers’ G League affiliate.
