Later this week, the Lakers will return home to Los Angeles for the first time since Dec. 8. However, before they escape the blistering cold winters of the central United States, they have to play two more games, starting with Tuesday’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers.
The Lakers and the Pacers split the season series 1-1 last season, but both teams have gone through drastic changes since the last time they met. In fact, just 10 players from last year’s rosters — five from each team — will be active on Tuesday, not including Kyle Kuzma and Victor Oladipo, who have already been ruled out.