Wizards At Pacers Preview: Washington Wraps Up Road Trip In Indiana

Game Info

When: Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00 p.m. ET

How to watch: Monumental Sports Network, League Pass

Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN

Injury Report

Wizards:  Jamir Watkins – Out (Knee), Tristan Vukcevic – Out (Hip), Reece Beekman – Out (Shoulder), Justin Champagnie – Out (Foot)

Pacers: TJ McConnell – Questionable (Hamstring), Tyrese Haliburton – Out (Hamstring), Johnny Furphy – Out (Knee), Ben Sheppard – Out (Knee)

Pregame notes

The Wizards wrap up this early season 4-game road trip with a visit to Indiana to face the Pacers. Washington is currently on a 4-game losing streak. After holding the Orlando Magic to 94 points last week, the Wizards have given up at least 114 points to each of the past four opponents. This is one of the main reasons why the team has struggled on this road trip thus far.

On the flip side, Indiana has also struggled lately, especially without their superstar point guard, Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton started the season strong, making his return from a torn Achilles suffered during the NBA Finals, just over a season ago, only to get a hamstring injury that has put him on the shelf for the past few games. Without their star, Indiana’s strength of sharing the ball will surely be on full display. They currently rank 5th in the NBA in assists per game as a team. Under Rick Carlisle, the Pacers have made their mark getting everyone involved on offense and valuing good shot selection.

For the Wizards to win this game, they will have to shoot the 3 point shot, much better to keep pace with the Pacers’ offense. Currently the Wizards are 29th in the league in 3 point percentage. Washington will also need to find their way on defense.

On paper this is a winnable game for the Wizards, but Indiana is a formidable opponent that plays an efficient offensive style that has torched the Wizards over the past week. Let’s see how the Wizards adjust and clean up their defensive woes.