After coming back for a win to begin their Western tour, the Indiana Pacers have a short turnaround. On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Portland Trail Blazers, who are on a roll, will host Indiana.

After rallying in the final minutes to surpass the Utah Jazz, the Pacers (28–20) have now won six consecutive real road games. It was everything pointing to a defeat. Thomas Bryant was having trouble, and Indiana only had one center available. Their 3-point shooting percentage was below 25%. Utah's rebounding advantage was +24. The Pacers maintained their fourth-place standing in the Eastern Conference in spite of everything.

The Trail Blazers (21-29) are one of the league's most exciting teams, but they are not a postseason danger in the Western Conference. Portland has won eight of its last nine games and four in a row, including the last two against Phoenix. Over the last five games, DeAndre Ayton has dominated in the post (22.8 points, 17.4 rebounds).

Before Tuesday night's action, the only NBA clubs with four consecutive victories are Indiana, Portland, and Cleveland.

Luka Doncic was recently acquired by the Lakers in one of the biggest bombshell moves ever. Doncic will have to wait to make his debut because he is out for a couple more games. But the Lakers are very excited, and their performance should show that. Los Angeles is playing excellent basketball as they have won four of their previous five games. They have played good defense in their five games. During that time, the Lakers are only giving up 108.2 points per game. They can cover this spread if they can keep the Clippers below 110 points on Tuesday night.

The Lakers are 8-2 in their last 10 games in addition to winning four of their last five. Los Angeles is shooting 51.3 percent from the field and scoring 114.5 points per game in those ten games. During that time, Los Angeles is also shooting 36.4% of their shots from beyond the arc. Given their recent performance, the Lakers have a fantastic chance to score 115 points or more in this game. Los Angeles has an 18-3 record when they score at least 115 points. The Lakers will virtually certainly win if they reach that point total.

The New York Knicks are set to continue their winning momentum as they take on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Even though they are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Knicks' strong offensive and defensive capabilities give them a clear advantage over the Raptors, who have been struggling.

New York’s offense, ranked fourth in the NBA in scoring, has been dominant recently, putting up an average of over 130 points per game in their last five outings. A major factor in the Knicks' success has been the outstanding performance of All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who has been on a scoring spree, including a recent 44-point explosion against the Milwaukee Bucks.

On the other hand, the Toronto Raptors are looking to maintain their recent upward trend as they host the New York Knicks on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Despite their overall record of 16-33, the Raptors have shown noticeable improvement, most recently securing a 115-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. This win highlights the team’s increasing confidence and ability to challenge stronger opponents.

Playing at home will be a significant factor for the Raptors as they aim to capitalize on their recent positive results. Scottie Barnes, who has been a key player for Toronto, will play a pivotal role in their offensive plans. Barnes recently demonstrated his scoring ability with a 24-point performance against the Washington Wizards, leading the team’s offensive efforts.