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Indiana hosts Los Angeles on 9-game home slide

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Los Angeles Lakers (46-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Wednesday, 7 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: Indiana is looking to end its nine-game home losing streak with a win over Los Angeles. The Pacers are 10-25 on their home court. Indiana is 4-34 in games decided by 10 points or more.

The Lakers have gone 23-14 away from home. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 14. 6 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 5.

7. The Pacers are shooting 45. 4% from the field this season, 2.

9 percentage points lower than the 48. 3% the Lakers allow to opponents. The Lakers average 12.