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

The Washington Wizards (14-10) play against the Indiana Pacers (16-16) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday December 6, 2021 Washington Wizards 47, Indiana Pacers 58 (Half) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Washington Wizards @ …

The Washington Wizards (14-10) play against the Indiana Pacers (16-16) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday December 6, 2021

Washington Wizards 47, Indiana Pacers 58 (Half)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
24 minutes to turn it around.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 8:08 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Pacers 58, Wizards 47
Beal: 15 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
Gafford: 8 pts., 4 rebs., 3 fouls
Sabonis 15 pts., 8 rebs., 2 assts., 3 steals
FG%: Pacers 50%, Wizards 49%
3PAs: Pacers 4/13, Wizards 3/7
Turnovers (opp. pts.): Pacers 8 (8), Wizards 10 (16) – 8:06 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers up 58-47 on the Wizards at the half. Sabonis has 15 & 8.
LeVert has 8pts on 10 shots. Here’s his shot chart — everything in the middle pic.twitter.com/mshe8JfnjE – 8:05 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards trail the Pacers by 11, 58-47, at halftime. 10 TOs already for the Wiz. Beal and Sabonis lead all scorers with 15 pts. – 8:05 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers lead the Wizards 58-47 at halftime. That’s what the Pacers want to be – controlling and stronger on defense. They shot 50%, forced turnovers, and did well on the offensive glass. Recipe for success. 13 assists on 22 makes. – 8:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Duarte far too casual on defense. He gave up a backdoor cut, then got out of position and allowed a layup. Carlisle quickly called a timeout to address it. – 8:03 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
In the last 2 games, Washington has been outscored by a total of 40 points in the first half:
-19 vs. Cleveland
– 21 at Toronto
They are down 14 with 2 minutes left in the 1H at Indy – 8:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Wizards average 31 3PA per game (27th). They’ve launched three in the first 20 minutes. Scoring most of their points in the paint, but it’s been a challenge. – 7:58 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
with the flush this time 😎
@Chris Duarte | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/AvY7XG84qo – 7:56 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
This is the best they Pacers defense has looked in a while. Wizards have just 31 points with 5:30 to go in the second quarter. Pacers, meanwhile, have capitalized on a few fast breaks recently and lead by 16. – 7:52 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards have talked about needing stronger starts during their recent lulls. Has not happened so far in Indiana and second night of a back-to-back won’t help. – 7:45 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 1st Quarter: Pacers 28, Wizards 18
Beal: 6 pts., 1 reb.
Brissett: 7 pts., 1 reb.
3-pointers: Pacers 3/7, Wizards 1/2
FTAs: Pacers 7/8, Wizards 3/5
FG%: Pacers 41%, Wizards 33% – 7:38 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards trail the Pacers 28-18 after one. The Wiz went without a FG for the final 3:58 of the quarter as Indiana went on a 14-3 run. – 7:38 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Two big threes from Oshae Brissett in the final minute of the quarter has the Pacers up by 10 after one, 28-18. Brissett leads the way with 7 points so far, and the Indiana bench has nearly half their points. Good start for a team that desperately needs a win. – 7:38 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A lineup I didn’t expect to see this season: Wanamaker, Lamb, Martin, Brissett, Sabonis.
I’ve wanted to see more of Lamb and Brissett. Torrey Craig yet to play. He needed fluids via I.V. before a recent game. (He’s fine now.)
Pacers up 28-18 on the Wizards after 1. – 7:36 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Nice 8-0 run from the Pacers, led by the defense. They’re up 7 late in the first quarter. Getting good minutes from their bench right now. – 7:30 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
THE RIM REAPER STRIKES AGAIN 💀 pic.twitter.com/1TpIDYMreD – 7:26 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Good on Joel Embiid to attack P.J. Washington early there. The Hornets are sending a double team every time so it’s up to Embiid right attack quickly and avoid that double. #Sixers – 7:24 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
When the analysts talk about wingspan…
This is why. pic.twitter.com/qRodRcnUzp – 7:22 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers up 11-9 at the first TV timeout. Clear emphasis so far on attacking the basket and getting the ball to guys who have a mismatch. Most points have come from around the rim so far. – 7:19 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
plus the foul 💪
@Myles Turner | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/nZtKQ6dlmu – 7:19 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
tonight’s @MotorolaUS starting 5 ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/90jSNXmKP8 – 6:35 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards are 5.5 points underdogs at Pacers 👀
Aaron Holiday back starting in the arena he spent three years in, he’ll have something to prove – 6:33 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Keeping the body right 💪
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/uZKfGV0MCU – 6:18 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
the fam is here tonight 🥰 pic.twitter.com/4T3gFZRn5b – 6:13 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game vs. Washington:
T.J. McConnell – Out (right wrist)
Justin Holiday – Out (health and safety protocols)
T.J. Warren – Out (left foot) pic.twitter.com/AB9qLTZFEr – 6:07 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Back at it in 60 minutes.
📍 Indianapolis
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With Spencer Dinwiddie being rested on the second night of a back-to-back, tonight’s Wizards starters in Indianapolis will be Aaron Holiday, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 5:41 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Former Pacer Aaron Holiday will start for the Wizards tonight with Spencer Dinwiddie out, Wes Unseld Jr says. – 5:37 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Former Pacers first-round pick Aaron Holiday, who was dealt to the Wizards in the offseason, will start tonight in Indy. – 5:35 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Aaron Holiday will start in Spencer Dinwiddie’s place tonight. Dinwiddie is resting as part of his road back from ACL surgery. – 5:35 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
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#DCAboveAll | @TicketMaster – 5:35 PM
Isaiah Todd @zaytodd
Can’t open everybody mind , keep it pushing – 5:34 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Beanie weather.
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/Lu4RdHcWe2 – 5:16 PM

Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
All kinds of crazy things happen in recruiting, but two of Indiana’s iconic coaches, Tony Hinkle and John Wooden, went about it a different way. Imagine telling Rick Mount he might not be a good fit, for example. My story in the latest IBJ.
ibj.com/articles/sport… – 4:53 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Went to go look up how Atlanta guarded KAT last time the Wolves played the Hawks… and found this was the Wolves starting 5 in that game…
Towns
Josh Okogie
Andrew Wiggins
Kelan Martin
Jarrett Culver
KAT and four shooting guards… Those were dark times. – 4:32 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Air Trezz, taking flight!
Our @NATCA Flight of the Week 👇 pic.twitter.com/bEtAIM1y4o – 4:25 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Denied at the rim!
Gaff’s block is our @Clorox Clutch Play of the Week! pic.twitter.com/afLU4hugwp – 3:50 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We recorded a season-high 128.6 offensive rating vs. Indiana on October 22.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/AdabMIOZs8 – 3:00 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Getting to the charity stripe consistently.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/uzVLUvvGGu – 2:30 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
📝 GAME PREVIEW
Some pregame reading for tonight’s matchup with the Pacers.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 2:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The matchup to watch in Indy tonight will be the big men!
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/n0O5ewg6hb – 2:00 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Spencer Dinwiddie (right knee injury maintenance) will not play tonight vs. Indiana. – 1:40 PM