Indiana Pacers game preview: Pacers begin long road trip out West against Los Angeles Clippers

Indiana Pacers begin a long road trip today with an afternoon game in Los Angeles against the Clippers. The Clippers are struggling with injuries and the game is the first of a series of long trips.

Indiana Pacers begin long road trip out West against Los Angeles Clippers. Tip off time is 4 p.m. Eastern Time. The Pacers are slight favorites as they are -1.5 in the SI Sportsbook.

Daniel Theis and Chris Duarte are still out for the Pacers. Andrew Nembhard is questionable. Trevelin Queen and Kendall Brown are questionable as they could be in the G League as a part of their two-way contract. Brandon Boston Jr, Moussa Diabate, Paul George, Luke Kennard, Kawhi Leonard, and Jason Preston are out.

Buddy Hield and Terance Mann are key match-ups for the Pacers. John Wall is a weapon for Los Angeles Clippers. T.J. McConnell is one of the better perimeter defenders for Indiana. Pacers are on a long road trip out West. Los Los Clippers are interested in Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner.

Indiana Pacers begin long road trip out West against Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Duarte is injured. Aaron Nesmith had a career night against Orlando Magic. Younger players are benefitting from T.J. McConnell's leadership. Los Los Clippers are interested in Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner.