The Indiana Pacers are part of one of the NBA’s most intriguing games of the regular season, though they aren’t the main attraction.

Luka Doncic is expected to make his Los Angeles Lakers debut when they host the Pacers at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on ESPN.

The Lakers and Dallas Mavericks made a blockbuster trade over the weekend, with the Lakers obtaining Doncic in exchange for Anthony Davis. (As part of the deal, former Indiana basketball player Jalen Hood-Schifino was sent from L.A. to Utah.)

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Doncic, a 25-year-old five-time All-Star, brings averages of 28.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists as he joins LeBron James in Los Angeles.

The Pacers (28-21) surged in January and stand fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Lakers (29-19) are fifth in the West.

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