The Washington Wizards (2-12) hit the road to face the Indiana Pacers (6-10) in tonight’s NBA action. Both teams are struggling for form, with the Wizards particularly reeling after 10 consecutive losses, failing to win a single game since the start of November.

Meanwhile, the Pacers have lost five of their last six games, sliding toward the lower half of the Eastern Conference. Forward Pascal Siakam and veteran guard Bennedict Mathurin have been Indiana’s standout performers, but their inconsistency highlights how far the team has fallen from the up-and-coming squad that reached the Conference Finals last season.

Star guard Tyrese Haliburton has struggled to showcase his full potential this season. Despite a few standout performances, he is averaging just 15.5 points—a significant drop from last season’s 20.1. However, the Pacers will aim to capitalize on their home-court advantage against a rebuilding Wizards team, whose star player, Jordan Poole, is listed as questionable for the game.

For the Wizards to end their 10-game losing streak, they’ll need a standout performance, which may hinge on Poole’s availability. With a mix of young talents and seasoned veterans, Washington is in the midst of a rebuild, and tonight could be their opportunity to turn things around. Let’s dive into the latest player updates and see how these two teams compare ahead of tipoff.

Wizards vs Pacers Injury Reports

Let’s see who is available and who is not ahead of tonight’s game.

Washington Wizards Injury Report

The biggest blow for the already struggling Wizards could be the absence of their starting guard, Jordan Poole who is questionable due to a left hip flexor soreness. While they will also be without Tristan Vukcevic, the forward has been ruled out with a left knee contusion. Lastly, we have Saddiq Bey who as of now doesn’t have a return date as he recovers from a knee injury.

Indiana Pacers Injury Report

The Pacers have a pretty long report starting with Ben Sheppard who is out with an oblique injury. Next, we have Aaron Nesmith who remains out with an ankle injury and will be back sometime in December. Andrew Nembhard the Pacers guard is also ruled out with a knee problem and is set to miss at least two weeks.

Isaiah Jackson suffered a torn Achilles during the game against the Pelicans and is ruled out. At last, we have James Wiseman who underwent a successful surgery to repair a left torn Achilles as he is on the path of recovery.

Depth Charts

These are the depth charts ahead of the game as well as the possible lineups for the night.

Washington Wizards Depth Chart

Indiana Pacers Depth Chart

Despite missing Aaron Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith, the Indiana Pacers remain clear favorites for the game. Having lost three straight, they view this matchup as a prime opportunity to return to winning ways. Tyrese Haliburton will also aim to regain his form and lead his team to victory.

On the other hand, the Wizards face an uphill battle, with Jordan Poole’s potential absence likely to make a significant impact as they attempt to snap their 10-game losing streak.