Pacers vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Indiana Pacers (22-43) play against the Washington Wizards (34-34) at Capital One Arena Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday March 6, 2022 Indiana Pacers 0, Washington Wizards 0 (6:00 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? James Boyd @ RomeovilleKid …

The Indiana Pacers (22-43) play against the Washington Wizards (34-34) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday March 6, 2022

Indiana Pacers 0, Washington Wizards 0 (6:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Kristaps Porzingis gets a loud roar as he’s announced in the starting lineup. #Wizards #Pacers6:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Excited to see Porzingis debut with the Wizards in a bit.
Really great day of basketball today. – 6:05 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
An absolute takeover from Khris Middleton today. His first 40 piece since game 4 of the NBA Finals last year.
But, since playoff numbers don’t count it’s actually his 5th career 40 point game, first since 2/24/20 vs Wizards – 6:05 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters tonight:
— Malcolm Brogdon
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Buddy Hield
— Oshae Brissett
— Isaiah Jackson – 6:00 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford with a fresh cut and joining the headband gang – 5:57 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal whispers something quick into Kristaps Porzingis’ ear minutes before his Wizards debut – 5:56 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
first 🖐️
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/8vrxxnsvw65:43 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I like starting Kristaps Porzingis at center because it allows Daniel Gafford not to pick up fouls in the opening minutes.
I am looking forward to the Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, and Daniel Gafford frontcourt. Bet Bradley Beal is too. – 5:42 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We call this: Photos of people preparing to play a game of basketball.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/ZLwkOYIxRa5:39 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kristaps Porzingis will start at center in his first game as a Wizard, bumping Daniel Gafford to the bench. Here’s who Wes Unseld Jr. is going with:
Neto
Kispert
KCP
Kuzma
Porzingis – 5:37 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Pregame flicks courtesy of yours truly. 📸
#Wizards | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/TDBTSaQkK95:36 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards starters tonight, with a new addition and a lot of Ks:
R Neto, C Kispert, KCP, K Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis – 5:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight: Raul Neto, Corey Kispert, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. – 5:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
When it’s Sneaker Night 👟
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/FEAeGx6Bdl5:24 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
🦄 Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his Wizards debut at 6 pm on @NBCSWashington 🦄
Here are 3 keys to Wizards-Pacers and an important message about MS awareness month from special guest @davejsports. pic.twitter.com/sGcVlvGQAC5:20 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis’ former coach Rick Carlisle was very complimentary of the Unicorn ahead of his Wizards’ debut against Carlisle’s Pacers
“You’re talking about a 7-foot-3 guy who can really do anything on the basketball floor. … I see him fitting in fell with their roster.” pic.twitter.com/raFTZifOCB5:14 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Wizards debut against the #Pacers coming soon for this guy. pic.twitter.com/8LLSqQmMTb5:13 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Washington D.C. (1/2):
Goga Bitadze – Available (sore right foot)
Lance Stephenson – Out (left ankle sprain)
Chris Duarte – Out (left big toe) pic.twitter.com/V1FvqE5q1r5:07 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Fresh cut. Loud pants. Accessories on lock.
@Kyle Kuzma making it look too easy.
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/4qKqNuYZwa5:04 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Sunday hoops start in one hour!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne5:00 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The time has come. Kristaps Porzingis will wear the Wizards uniform for the first time since he traded. At this stage of the season his return means a lot to the Wizards.
“We’re excited to see how he fits, how he impacts the game”, coach Unseld jr said.
sdna.gr/mpasket/941344…4:45 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Chris Duarte (left big toe) and Lance Stephenson (left ankle sprain) are OUT tonight, per Rick Carlisle. Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) is IN. #Pacers4:44 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) is available for tonight’s game, per head coach Rick Carlisle.
Chris Duarte (left big toe) and Lance Stephenson (left ankle sprain) are out. – 4:44 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Goga Bitadze is available for the Pacers today against the Wizards, Rick Carlisle says. Lance Stephenson and Chris Duarte are out. – 4:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Speaking from the heart and with class, Spencer Dinwiddie took time after Saturday’s big win to talk about his departure from Washington and how quickly he has adjusted to the new vibe in Dallas.
mavs.com/dinwiddie-q-an…4:39 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Spencer Dinwiddie tearing it up with Mavericks, doesn’t understand digs from Wizards nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/spe…4:30 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. will not reveal the Wizards’ starters yet. My guess is Kristaps Porzingis in at the 5 alongside Kyle Kuzma at the 4 and KCP stays at the 3, but we’ll know for sure about 30 min before tipoff. – 4:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Seeing the Nets tied with the Hornets and Hawks at 8-10 in the East, only one game in front of the 11th place Wizards in the loss column, is jarring. – 4:20 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
bringing the heat in D.C.🔥 pic.twitter.com/VkKEYrQKzL4:19 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs the Pacers. KP is ready to roll in DC. #DCaboveall4:19 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Kristaps Porzingis is IN tonight against the #Pacers, per Wes Unseld Jr. Porzingis will make his Washington debut. – 4:18 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Kristaps Porzingis will play tonight vs. Pacers but will be restricted minutes wise according to Wes Unseld Jr. – 4:17 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs. the Pacers – 4:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight against the Pacers, as expected. It’s officially PorzingiSZN. pic.twitter.com/fpdZnt6oOU4:16 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Stop by Section 108 before the game tonight for some extra 🔥🔥🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/TvS7Sccr9o4:10 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We had @realSIERATO customize sneakers for the squad to sign and they were turning some heads as players walked by 👀
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/EQkiexXev64:01 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Indiana v Iowa for the Big Ten WBB tournament championship. Both are really fun to watch. (ESPN2) pic.twitter.com/ldPeBQZMH73:52 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets are below .500 for the first time since Oct 27 (2-3). They’re the 9-seed with only 2.5 games on the 11-seed Wizards.
And with 17 must-win games remaining: Kyrie is still part-time and Simmons is weeks away. pic.twitter.com/PL9tSLg4663:41 PM

Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Celtics just keep rolling. Kind of crazy they lost to the Pistons and got blown out by the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/FqzaVlSARo3:37 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Sneaker Stories, presented by @MichelobULTRA:
We recently held a panel discussion around all things sneakers – from access to kicks, shoes to hoop in and more.
Listen in as @Bradley Beal, @Chris Miller, @ItsBrittWaters, @DJHeatDC and @_theSoleTruth give their takes. pic.twitter.com/zB5NNcJh802:50 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kristaps Porzingis expected to make Wizards debut Sunday vs. Pacers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/kri…2:01 PM
Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾 – 12:14 PM