Domantas Sabonis ruled out against the Lakers

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The Indiana Pacers have been dealt a huge blow, with star player Domantas Sabonis ruled out of their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Sabonis, who is averaging 18.5 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game

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has been a key contributor to the Pacers’ success this season.

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He has been an integral part of their front court and has been a major factor in their recent surge in the Eastern Conference standings.

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and were hoping to build on their recent momentum against the defending champion Lakers.

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Sabonis’ absence will make things tougher for the Pacers,

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as they will now have to rely heavily on their other front court players to fill the void.

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The Pacers will also be without starting forward T.J. Warren, who was ruled out due to soreness in his foot.

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With both Sabonis and Warren on the sidelines, the Pacers will have to lean on their younger players to step up and fill the void.

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