Los Angeles Lakers vs Indiana Pacers injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 25, 2026) The Los Angeles Lakers face the Indiana Pacers in a matchup set for March 25, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Lakers are listed as 10.5-point favorites, entering the game as the third seed in the Western Conference. Indiana, meanwhile, has struggled this season, posting a nine-game home losing streak. While the Lakers’ superior form suggests a clear advantage, both teams face challenges with key players sidelined or uncertain for the game. Multiple game-time decisions could shape the outcome, potentially altering the expected narrative of the matchup. The Lakers’ injury report highlights several players listed as game-time decisions, including Adou Thiero (knee), Marcus Smart (ankle), Rui Hachimura (calf), and Nick Smith Jr. Despite these concerns, the core group of Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton remains available. Indiana faces more significant issues, with Obi Toppin (foot), Andrew Nembhard (calf), Aaron Nesmith (ankle), and Pascal Siakam (knee) all uncertain. Ivica Zubac is out for the season due to a rib injury, while Tyrese Haliburton and Johnny Furphy are also sidelined for the year, limiting Indiana’s depth. The Lakers’ roster includes Dončić, James, Ayton, and Reaves as primary contributors, supported by players like Smart, Hachimura, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes, Gabe Vincent, Bronny James, Dalton Knecht, Maxi Kleber, and Christian Koloko. The Pacers rely on Siakam, Toppin, Nembhard, and Nesmith when available, with additional contributors such as Jarace Walker, Jalen Slawson, Ethan Thompson, and Jay Huff.#gainbridge_fieldhouse #los_angeles_lakers #indiana_pacers #adou_thiero #march_25_2026
