Maxi Kleber Ruled Out Friday Against Pacers with Back Injury

Maxi Kleber will miss his second consecutive game Friday against the Indiana Pacers due to a back injury. The Lakers' frontcourt depth is significantly impacted, as Kleber joins Deandre Ayton and LeBron James on the sidelines. The team is expected to rely on Jaxson Hayes to handle increased interior duties. Kleber's next opportunity to return to the lineup is Sunday's home game against the New York Knicks.