Wizards Face Pacers Amid Injury Struggles

The Washington Wizards face off against the Indiana Pacers tonight, both teams struggling with losing streaks; the Wizards are on a 10-game skid, while the Pacers have lost three in a row. Jordan Poole, the Wizards' leading scorer with 21.2 points per game, has been ruled out with a hip injury, which significantly hampers their offensive capabilities. The Pacers, currently 6-10, look to capitalize on their home-court advantage but have also been plagued by injuries, including season-ending ones to Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman. Despite Tyrese Haliburton's underwhelming performance this season, the Pacers aim to turn their fortunes around against a rebuilding Wizards squad. The game is set to tip off at 5 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with ESPN predicting a 73.2% chance of a Pacers victory. Both teams are desperate for a win as they look to improve their standings in the Eastern Conference.