Washington brings the better record and power-index rank, but Indiana’s frontcourt leaders can make this a tight test.
Wednesday’s matchup puts Indiana’s 3-8 record and winless 0-5 home mark against Washington’s 4-7 record and 2-5 road mark. The Wizards sit 21st in the power index, two places ahead of the Pacers at No. 23, while Indiana scores 111.4 points per game to Washington’s 108.1. The key matchup is inside: Anthony Davis has 231 points and 87 rebounds in nine games, while Pascal Siakam has 222 points and 67 rebounds in 10. Tyrese Haliburton is out after totaling 38 assists in four appearances, so Indiana will need Andrew Nembhard—who has 69 assists in nine games—to shoulder more playmaking as it tries to turn home-court frustration into a win.