The Indiana Pacers will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks and with the Lakers beating the New Orleans Pelicans in the semi-finals. The championship game is scheduled for Saturday night, featuring a rematch of the 2000 NBA Finals, which was the only Finals appearance for the Pacers. Both teams have shown strength in the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting and high-stakes matchup.

By the Numbers
  • The Lakers are 14-9, while the Pacers are 12-8.
  • Los Angeles defeated New Orleans 133-89 in the semi-finals, with LeBron James achieving 30 points and eight assists.
State of Play
  • The Pacers and Lakers have not faced each other during the regular season.
  • Both teams will resume their regular schedules after the tournament finals.
  • The title game does not count as a regular season match and is set to air on ESPN at 8:30 pm EST on Saturday.
What's Next

Following the tournament finals, both teams will return to their regular schedules, potentially carrying the momentum from the championship game into future matchups.