Lakers vs Pacers Injury Report

The Lakers vs Pacers injury report shows both teams dealing with significant absences as Los Angeles looks to bounce back after their nine-game winning streak ended against the Detroit Pistons. With the Western Conference race tightening, the Lakers can’t afford another loss, while Indiana continues adjusting without its franchise centerpiece.

Lakers Injury Report

Los Angeles will be slightly shorthanded, particularly in the frontcourt.

Deandre Ayton (back soreness) – OUT
Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) – OUT
Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) – OUT
Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) – OUT

The Lakers’ lack of size could become a major factor, especially against an Indiana team that still has multiple frontcourt options available.

Pacers Injury Report

Indiana continues to deal with long-term absences, but could still have most of its core rotation available.

Tyrese Haliburton (right Achilles tear) – OUT
Johnny Furphy (right ACL tear) – OUT
Ivica Zubac (rib fracture) – OUT

Andrew Nembhard (right calf contusion) – PROBABLE
Aaron Nesmith (right ankle injury management) – PROBABLE
Pascal Siakam (right knee sprain) – PROBABLE
Obi Toppin (right foot injury management) – PROBABLE

Taelon Peter (two-way) – DOUBTFUL
Jalen Slawson (two-way) – DOUBTFUL
Ethan Thompson (two-way) – DOUBTFUL

While Indiana is still without its All-Star guard, the likely availability of several key contributors should help stabilize the rotation.

With both teams navigating injuries in different ways, depth and adaptability could ultimately decide the outcome.