The Lakers are playing great, but it's a third road game in four nights and I'd have to think this matters a bit more to the Pacers as they lost in the Play-In Tournament final to LA and also lost a wild 150-145 affair at the Lakers last weekend. Los Angeles is not that much better, if at all, to where it should sweep. Maybe we get lucky and either Anthony Davis or LeBron James sits, although I'm not expecting it. Indiana is home for the first time in 11 days.

Here's a rapid turnaround for the Pacers after losing that wild 150-145 fireworks show vs the Lakers on Sunday. Note this, however, about Indiana, a loser in its last start vs. the Bulls; it has recovered quickly from recent defeats, winning five straight in bounce-back mode. Speaking of five straight, that's what the Lakers have won in their best stretch of the season, but Indiana's more-pronounced patterns make us suspect the bounce-back is more likely. As usual, AD and LeBron appear on the Lake Show injury report, but like most recent games are expected to play. Play Pacers