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Preview: Porzingis probable as Wizards face Pacers Sunday in D.C. ' Washington WizardsIn what is likely to be the debut of recently acquired big man Kristaps Porzingis, the Wizards host the Pacers on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Capita...
Wizards Upgrade Porzingis to Probable for Sunday Vs. PacersThe seven-footer could make his debut in Washington this weekend.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Expected to debut SundayPorzingis (knee) is expected to debut Sunday against the Pacers barring an unforeseen setback in morning shootaround, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.
ImpactPorzingis last played Jan. 29 against the Pacers while a member of the Mavericks and has been sidelined since due to a bruised right knee. Though the Wizards are down Bradley Beal (wrist) for the season, Washington still has a chance to make the play-in tournament, and Porzingis would be a significant part of that push along with Kyle Kuzma. Porzingis will presumably be limited in his first game back in nearly a month, and it's also possible he comes off the bench. Eventually, he'll likely move into a 30-minute starting role, where he figures to get the nod at center or power forward. Since the Wizards have fewer offensive options than the Mavericks, Porzingis could be the No. 1 option, though Kuzma still figures to handle plenty of usage. Ultimately, fantasy managers who have held onto Porzingis through the injury could be rewarded handsomely if coach Wes Unseld Jr. does make a point of running things through Porzingis.
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Kristaps Porzingis - Could debut SundayPorzingis (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice session, and he could make his team debut Sunday against Indiana, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe Wizards held a light practice Saturday, but it was encouraging to see Porzingis participate without any limitations. While coach Wes Unseld said Thursday that Porzingis didn't yet have a timetable for his return, the Wizards' skipper said after Saturday's practice that there's an increased chance for the 26-year-old to make his team debut Sunday. If he's able to suit up against the Pacers, he'll likely face a minutes restriction since he hasn't seen any game action in over a month.
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Game Preview: Pacers at Wizards ' Indiana PacersMatchup
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Rui Hachimura - Prolific scorer off benchHachimura closed Friday's 117-114 loss to the Hawks with 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes.
ImpactHachimura continued to play a bench role Friday, but he scored in double figures for the fourth time in the last five games during the narrow loss. Across his last nine appearances, he's scored in double figures in each of his outings in which he's played at least 20 minutes. During that time, he's averaged 12.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game.
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