SportsLine's model has simulated the Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Saturday as the Lakers await Luka Doncic's debut as soon as Monday

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Before Dallas opted to trade their franchise player to LA, rumor has it the Mavericks engaged the Pacers on a trade to help Luka Doncic.

LeBron James was ruled out Saturday for the Lakers' game against the Pacers with left ankle soreness. Luka Doncic was already ruled out

When will we see Luka Doncic make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers following the stunning trade for Anthony Davis? Lakers fans will have to wait until after the Super Bowl to see No. 77 hit the court.

The sixth is Austin Reaves, who hit those exact numbers while leading the short-handed Lakers to a 124-117 victory over surging Indiana on Saturday. Reaves knows what you're thinking. He feels the same way.