This is an 8* play on the LAKERS

All of a sudden, Indiana has won two in a row. This is a rather dramatic turn from the way things had been going since the season-ending injury suffered by leading scorer Victor Oladpio. Before beating the Heat and Pelicans, the Pacers had lost four in a row. They're still struggling to score as they've averaged less than 100 PPG in the six games withould Oladipo. The 109 they scored last night in New Orleans was the most of any of the six games. This being the second night of a back to back, it's tough to like the Pacers chances. Last night, they faced New Orleans without Anthony Davis. Tonight, it's the Lakers with a returning LeBron James. The Lakers will be rested and ready, James in particular, as he sat out Saturday's loss to the Warriors. James' official return to the lineup was two nights earlier and the Lakers beat the Clippers 123-120. They're a team fighting to get back into the top eight in the Western Conference and tonight's matchup is theirs for the taking. Play on LA LAKERS

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