Pacers, Wizards Battle In Duel Of Struggling Teams
The Indiana Pacers will host the Washington Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.

The Pacers (13-12) are coming off a 121-115 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. They were led by Buddy Hield, totaling 26 points and three rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton tallied 26 points, two rebounds, 15 assists and three steals. Myles Turner amassed 23 points, eight rebounds and four blocks, while Benedict Mathurin led the bench with 14 points and five rebounds. No other player had more than nine points, four rebounds or three assists. Indiana has been struggling of late and enters this game having lost four of its last five.

Jalen Smith (knee) and Chris Duarte (ankle) are both listed as game-time calls for Friday’s game, while Daniel Theis (knee) is out.

The Wizards (11-14) are coming off a 115-111 loss against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Kristaps Porzingis led the Wizards with 28 points, adding nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks. Kyle Kuzma supplied 21 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals. Monte Morris delivered 17 points, eight assists, two rebounds and one block. Corey Kispert and Daniel Gafford generated matching 10-point, three-rebound tallies while also recording two and one steal, respectively. Deni Avdija provided 10 points as well while complementing them with six assists, five rebounds and four steals. Washington enters this game on a four-game losing skid.

Rui Hachimura (ankle), Vernon Carey (illness), Devon Dotson (COVID-19) and Johnny Davis (COVID-19) are game-time decisions, while Bradley Beal and Delon Wright are both out due to hamstring injuries.
Posted on: 12/8/2022 8:44 AM