Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards preview: Start time, where to watch, injury report, betting odds January 10
The Indiana Pacers host the Washington Wizards tonight in their first game since Tyrese Haliburton went down with an injury this week. They'll try to get by without their star point guard.
Washington beat Indiana earlier this season in one of the Pacers worst losses of the year, though the Pacers did beat the Wizards on opening night. Tonight, the blue and gold will look to repeat their performance from back in October rather than the one from last month.
Viewing and Betting Information
Tip off time: 7 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Where to watch: NBA League Pass, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, Monumental Sports Network
Spread and Over/Under: The Pacers are favorites as they are currently -7.5 in the SI Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 251.5.
Pacers vs Wizards Injury Report
For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton is out with a left hamstring strain. Kendall Brown, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Isaiah Wong are questionable on their two-way contracts.
For the Wizards, Jules Bernard, Jared Butler, Eugene Omoruyi, and Ryan Rollins are out.
Key Matchup
Bruce Brown vs Jordan Poole: When the Wizards beat the Pacers last month, Poole was sensational. He had a season-high in both points (30) and assists (eight) as Washington rolled to a win. He looked awesome, and it was the Wizards best win of the campaign.
The Pacers need to slow him down tonight. Brown, and perhaps sometimes Andrew Nembhard, will be tasked with doing so. They can't let the former NBA Champion get going like he did in December.
- Sources: Tyrese Haliburton will be re-evaluated after Indiana Pacers road trip with Grade 1 hamstring strain. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers 50-assist night shows how connected the current team is. CLICK HERE.
- James Johnson's contract with the Indiana Pacers is guaranteed for the rest of the 2023-24 season. CLICK HERE.
- Indiana Pacers survive versus Boston Celtics even after Tyrese Haliburton injury. CLICK HERE.
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