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INDIANA PACERS 9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 7TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards - Full Game Highlights ' March 6, 2022 ' 2021-22 NBA Season
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Porzingis set to start in Wizards debut against Pacers
Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his debut for the Washington Wizards when he returns from a bone bruise to face the Indiana PacersMARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goga Bitadze - Available Sunday Bitadze (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Bitadze was questionable with soreness in his right foot and will retake the court Sunday after sitting out one game. He should operate as Indiana's reserve center behind starter Isaiah Jackson.
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Chris Duarte - Ruled out Sunday Duarte (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Wizards, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Duarte is slated to miss a third straight game due to toe soreness. In his previous absences, Duane Washington has garnered a small role off the bench.
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Lance Stephenson - Sitting out vs. Washington Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Stephenson (ankle) won't be available Sunday against the Wizards.
Impact Indiana will be without both Stephenson and Chris Duarte (toe) in Washington, depleting some of the team's depth on the wing. Stephenson had previously missed two straight games last Sunday and Monday due to the sprained left ankle, but he returned to play in the Pacers' two games that followed before experiencing an apparent setback in his recovery.
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Lance Stephenson - Questionable against Wizards Stephenson (ankle) is questionable Sunday against Washington.
Impact Stephenson has appeared in each of the last two games, but he continues to deal with a left ankle sprain. He's averaged 3.5 points in 11.0 minutes per game across his last two appearances.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goga Bitadze - Questionable Sunday Bitadze (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Bitadze continues to deal with a sore foot. If he plays Sunday, he could be on a minutes limit.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Duarte - Questionable Sunday Duarte (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Duarte will have a chance to return to the court Sunday after missing each of the last two games due to toe soreness. Duane Washington should continue to see increased run if Duarte remains out.
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Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers ' Full Postgame Media Availability
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Malcolm Brogdon - Game-high 26 points not enough Brogdon ended Friday's 111-106 loss to the Pistons with 26 points (9-23 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Impact After missing 27 of 30 contests due to an Achilles injury, Brogdon appears to have finally found his rhythm again. The sixth-year guard has appeared in four of Indiana's last five games -- missing the second half of a back-to-back for injury management -- and has averaged 23.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.3 minutes during that stretch. After the trade of Domantas Sabonis, the new-look Pacers continue to try to find their identity, but as long as he's healthy, Brogdon figures to be the man leading the charge.
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Game Preview: Pacers at Wizards ' Indiana Pacers Matchup
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Duane Washington Jr. - Scores 16 points off bench Washington supplied 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to Detroit.
Impact With Chris Duarte (toe) sidelined, Washington operated as the top guard off the bench. The undrafted rookie out of Ohio State took advantage of his increased role by being efficient from the field en route to his highest scoring output since Feb. 6. He also registered a block and a steal in the same game for just the second time during the campaign. While his scoring production was solid, he failed to make significant contributions elsewhere and isn't expected to be a consistent fantasy producer moving forward, even if Duarte remains out for an extended period.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Smith - Double-doubles off bench Smith closed with 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to Detroit.
Impact With Goga Bitadze (foot) sidelined, Smith operated as the primary backup at center. The second-year big man scored in double figures for the eighth time over his last nine appearances and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds en route to his second straight game with a double-double. Since joining the Pacers, Smith has averaged 13.0 points and 8.3 rebounds across 25.6 minutes per game.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Jackson - Double-doubles in loss Jackson racked up 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 10 rebounds and four blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to the Pistons.
Impact Jackson scored in double figures for the fourth time over the last five games and grabbed double-digit boards for the first time since Jan. 31 en route to his second double-double of the campaign. He also blocked four shots during the contest, falling one short of his season high. Over his last five games (all starts), the rookie big man has averaged 12.4 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocks across 22.2 minutes per game. As long as he maintains the starting center role in Indiana, Jackson figures to be a solid fantasy contributor.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buddy Hield - Dishes out season-high nine assists Hield closed with 16 points (7-20 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 111-106 loss to the Pistons.
Impact Hield struggled with his shot but salvaged his offensive efficiency by dishing out a season-high nine assists. The sixth-year wing has scored in double figures in all nine contests since joining the Pacers and has averaged 20.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 asssits across 39.2 minutes during that stretch. Hield figures to continue garnering a primary offensive role for Indiana down the stretch, which should bode well for his fantasy outlook.
MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sound Up ' Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers
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Detroit Pistons overcome dead legs, defeat Indiana Pacers for 5th win in 7 games The Detroit Pistons lost steam midway through the second quarter after a hot start, but Cade Cunningham and Saddiq Bey hit clutch shots to w...
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Detroit Pistons Highlights ' Saddiq Bey vs. Indiana Pacers
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