LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to play against Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers tonight. NBA fans might be interested to hear that the Lakers vs Pacers game is the only match that will be conducted across the entire league.
This is due to the fact that they will not be playing in an ordinary regular-season game. Fans who have been watching NBA games over the past few weeks will know that the In-Season Tournamanemt has captured a fair amount of attention and traction.
The tournament initially consisted of group-stage games and proceeded to a single elimination style format. As the rest of the 28 teams across the league ended up losing at some point, the Lakers and Pacers are the only teams left and are set to play in the first 2023-2024 NBA In-Season Tournament.
With that being said, let us take a look at the injury reports and rosters for this game. Additionally, fans will certainly be interested in taking a glance at the prediction for this game.
LeBron James is listed as probable for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers In-Season Finals game
Fans who have been watching LeBron participate in the In-Season games might be shocked to hear that he is dealing with an injury and has been playing through it. According to the injury reports, King James is listed as probable for this game due to the fact that he is dealing with a left calf contusion.
Since he played in all their In-Season games, it is quite clear that LeBron will step on the court and give his best tonight. However, his team will also have to step up to the occasion if they look to get this win. That said, here are the injury reports and expected starting lineups for the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers.Los Angeles Lakers injury report
- Gabe Vincent (out)
- LeBron James (probable)
- Anthony Davis (probable)
- Jarred Vanderbilt (probable)
Los Angeles Lakers expected starting lineup
- D’Angelo Russell
- Austin Reaves
- LeBron James
- Cam Reddish
- Anthony Davis
Indiana Pacers injury report
- Jalen Smith (out)
- Andrew Nembhard (out)
Indiana Pacers expected starting lineup
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Bruce Brown Jr.
- Obi Toppin
- Buddy Hield
- Myles Turner
Although there are a few names on the injury report for either side, the main stars are still expected to play in this high-stakes Finals game. Now, let us take a look at the predictions for this game.
The Lakers are favored to defeat the Pacers and win the NBA In-Season Tournament
It looks like Adam Silver and the other NBA league officials have found a way to help LeBron James further his case as the GOAT. NBA experts have already begun to discuss what winning this tournament will do for LeBron’s legacy. After all, winning a new tournament that could stay around for several decades in its first year is quite an achievement.
The Lakers can also be considered the more talented and experienced team when compared to the Indiana Pacers. Los Angeles has been undefeated in this entire tournament and is expected to continue the trend tonight. However, it is more than possible for the Pacers to steal this win given that anything can happen in one game. Nonetheless, we have LeBron and the Lakers winning tonight.