Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will visit the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on February 24, 2025, in a significant NBA showdown that pits two teams with postseason aspirations against each other. The Pacers, under Rick Carlisle, finished the 2024 regular season with 47 wins, reaching the Conference Finals, and as of February 23, 2025, are projected to hold a 30-26 record, bolstered by a 119-112 win over the Clippers on February 6, 2025. The Clippers, led by Tyronn Lue, ended 2024 with 51 wins, placing fourth in the West, and are projected at 34-22 by February 23, 2025, aiming to rebound from that loss with their home-court advantage. Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers in this NBA clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Indiana Pacers

• 2024 Record: 47W, 35L (6th in Eastern Conference)

• Postseason: Lost to Boston Celtics 4-0 (Conference Finals)

• Latest Result (Projected as of Feb 23, 2025): 119-112 win vs. Clippers (Feb 6, 2025); 30-26 record entering Feb 23

• Away Form (2024): 24W, 17L (averaging 123.0 points scored, 120.9 conceded)
  The Indiana Pacers have been a high-octane offensive team in the 2024/25 season, with their February 6, 2025, victory over the Clippers (119-112) showcasing their scoring prowess, led by Pascal Siakam’s double-double (33 points, 11 rebounds) and Tyrese Haliburton’s playmaking (14 points, 8 assists). As of February 23, 2025, they’re projected at 30-26, reflecting a slight dip after a 115-121 loss to Orlando (Feb 21, 2025). On the road in 2024, they averaged 123.0 points per game, finishing 6-4 in their last 10 away games, driven by Haliburton’s elite facilitation (10.9 assists per game entering 2025).

Los Angeles Clippers

• 2024 Record: 51W, 31L (4th in Western Conference)

• Postseason: Lost to Dallas Mavericks 4-2 (First Round)

• Latest Result (Projected as of Feb 23, 2025): 112-108 win vs. Suns (Feb 21, 2025); 34-22 record entering Feb 23

• Home Form (2024): 26W, 15L (averaging 115.6 points scored, 112.4 conceded)
  The Clippers have been a consistent contender, projected at 34-22 by February 23, 2025, after a 112-108 win over Phoenix, with Kawhi Leonard (24.8 points per game) and James Harden (21.2 points, 8.2 assists) leading a balanced attack. Their 7-3 record in the last 10 games reflects resilience despite the February 6 loss to Indiana. At home in 2024, they averaged 115.6 points per game, with a 26-15 record at Crypto.com Arena (their former venue), though their defensive lapses (112.4 points allowed) remain a concern.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Pacers 53W, Clippers 45W (98 meetings since 1990)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Feb 6, 2025: Pacers 119-112 Clippers (at LA)

  • Mar 25, 2024: Clippers 116-133 Pacers (at LA)

  • Dec 18, 2023: Pacers 127-151 Clippers (at Indiana)

• Key Trend: Pacers have won 3 of the last 5 meetings; 4 of their last 5 H2Hs exceeded 230 points.
  The Pacers have taken control of this matchup recently, including a 133-116 rout in March 2024 and their February 6, 2025, win at Intuit Dome (119-112 as 4-point underdogs). Games have been high-scoring, averaging 240 points in their last five encounters, with both teams’ fast-paced styles leading to offensive shootouts, though the Clippers’ last home win over Indiana was a 151-127 blowout in December 2023.

Key Players to Watch

Indiana Pacers

• Tyrese Haliburton (PG): 20.7 points, 10.9 assists per game in 2024/25; All-Star playmaker.

• Pascal Siakam (PF): 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds per game; clutch scorer and rebounder.

• Myles Turner (C): 17.0 points, 6.9 rebounds per game; defensive anchor with range.

Los Angeles Clippers

• Kawhi Leonard (SF): 24.8 points per game in 2024/25; two-way superstar when healthy.

• James Harden (SG): 21.2 points, 8.2 assists per game; orchestrates the offense.

• Ivica Zubac (C): 9.0 points, 8.5 rebounds per game; key rim protector.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

The Pacers’ up-tempo, 5-out offense (123.1 points per game in 2024) will challenge the Clippers’ switch-heavy 4-1-4 defense (112.8 points allowed per game). Haliburton’s passing and Siakam’s scoring could exploit LA’s perimeter (Harden’s defensive lapses), while Turner stretches the floor. The Clippers’ half-court attack relies on Leonard’s mid-range mastery and Harden’s playmaking, testing Minnesota’s defense (117.8 points allowed in 2024), with Zubac battling Turner inside. Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard (doubtful, ankle) and Clippers’ Norman Powell (questionable, hamstring) may shift rotations, with OKC’s 17,000-strong Intuit Dome crowd pushing the home side.

Prediction: Indiana Pacers vs Los Angeles Clippers

Our Prediction: Player Assists Pascal Siakam - Under 3.5