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Tip-off · Monday, December 21
IndianaPacers0-0 · away
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10:00 pm ET
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Los AngelesLakers0-0 · home

Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers

NBA TV10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PTCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
When and where to watch

Indiana Pacers at Los Angeles Lakers: tip-off Mon, Dec 21, 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Crypto.com Arena. Watch it on NBA TV (national TV, no League Pass blackout).

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · IndianaPacers
  1. Pascal SiakamPascal SiakamF · #4324.0pts · 33.2 min
  2. Kelly Oubre Jr.Kelly Oubre Jr.F-G · #1014.1pts · 31.5 min
  3. Andrew NembhardAndrew NembhardG-F · #216.9pts · 31.3 min
  4. Ivica ZubacIvica ZubacC · #4014.1pts · 30.1 min
  5. Jarace WalkerJarace WalkerF · #511.6pts · 25.7 min
OutAaron NesmithHamstring · Leg · LeftOutJohnny FurphyKnee · Leg · RightOutT.J. McConnellHamstring · Leg · Right
Home · Los AngelesLakers
  1. Luka DoncicLuka DoncicF-G · #7733.5pts · 35.8 min
  2. Austin ReavesAustin ReavesG · #1523.3pts · 34.5 min
  3. Quentin GrimesQuentin GrimesG · #513.4pts · 29.4 min
  4. Jake LaRaviaJake LaRaviaF · #128.2pts · 25.1 min
  5. Collin SextonCollin SextonG · #1015.4pts · 23.7 min
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · LeftOutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · RightDay-To-DayCollin Sexton

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Lakers lead 2-0

Pacers vs Lakers: the matchup page →
Wed, Mar 25 · 2025-26LAL137IND130Fri, Mar 6 · 2025-26IND117LAL128
How to watch · Pacers at Lakers10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PT · Monday, December 21
NBA TVSpectrum SportsNetLALDAZN-INDIND

National broadcast on NBA TV: no League Pass blackout applies for this game outside the local markets.

NBA TVNBA League PassSling TV (Orange)FuboYouTube TVDirecTV StreamCable / satellite
Lakers marketSpectrum SportsNet (regional sports network — cable, or the network's own app)
Pacers marketDAZN (streaming, local market)
RadioSiriusXM · ESPN LA 710/980 KFWB · 93.5/107.5 The Fan
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Around the world

Where this game lands

5 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

AustraliaLiveTue 2:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)Furphy (IND)CanadaLiveMon 10:00 PMTSNNembhard (IND)IndiaLiveTue 8:30 AMPrime VideoNew ZealandLiveTue 4:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)PhilippinesLiveTue 11:00 AMPrime VideoFranceAlarmTue 04:00beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyAlarmTue 04:00Sky Sport · Sky GoIrelandAlarmTue 03:00Sky SportsItalyAlarmTue 04:00Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaAlarmTue 4:00 AMSportyTVSouth AfricaAlarmTue 05:00SportyTVUnited KingdomAlarmTue 03:00Sky Sports

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Pacers3 listed
OutAaron NesmithHamstring · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutJohnny FurphyKnee · Leg · Right · est. return 2027-01-02
OutT.J. McConnellHamstring · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
Lakers3 listed
OutAdou ThieroKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-10-23
OutCameron CarrOblique · Torso · Right · est. return 2026-10-23
Day-To-DayCollin SextonCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21