Lakers vs. Pacers: Game thread, lineups, TV info and more

The Pacers arrive home after four games on the road to hop in the bubbling cauldron of storylines following the Lakers at the Fieldhouse on Tuesday night.

The Lakers won the first meeting in L.A., 104-96 in a game Victor Oladipo sat out with his initial knee injury. LeBron lit ‘em up for 38 points, while the Pacers’ bench combined for 47 points. That game on Nov. 30 seems a lifetime ago at this point with LeBron trying to return from injury and Vic out for the year.

LBJ said he will play and does not have a minutes restriction. He certainly picked his spots against the Clipper in his first game back, but his presence on the court makes everyone better even if he is hovering around the…