Star forward LeBron James and starting center Deandre Ayton were among Lakers who were sidelined for Friday’s home game against the Pacers at Crypto.com Arena. The team ruled James out because of the bruised left elbow injury he suffered during Thursday’s road loss to the Nuggets , and left foot arthritis. Ayton was ruled out because of left knee soreness that limited him against the Nuggets .  Backup big man Maxi Kleber was also sidelined for the second consecutive game because of a strained