NBA Coaching Milestone on the Line: How to Watch Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards, Lineups, Injury Updates and More
The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards are set to clash on Sunday, December 14, at 3:10 p.m. EST. This matchup takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, featuring two teams struggling in the Eastern Conference.
NBA Coaching Milestone on the Line
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is on the verge of a significant milestone. A victory against the Wizards will mark his 1,000th regular-season win, making him the 11th coach in NBA history to achieve this feat.
Current Records
- Indiana Pacers: 6 wins, 19 losses
- Washington Wizards: 3 wins, 20 losses
Both teams are among the lowest in the league, with the Pacers recently snapping a losing streak to win four of their last seven games after a dismal start of 1-13.
Previous Encounters
This will be the second meeting between the teams within three weeks. They last faced each other on November 28, where the Pacers won decisively, 119-86, thanks to a standout performance from Pascal Siakam, who scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Future Matchups
This matchup will be the last between these teams in Indianapolis this season. They will meet again in Washington, D.C., on February 19-20 after the All-Star break.
Injury Updates
Washington Wizards
- Alex Sarr: Out – Right Adductor Strain
- Bilal Coulibaly: Out – Right Oblique Strain
- Khris Middleton: Out – Right Knee Contusion
- Corey Kispert: Out – Right Thumb Fracture
- Malaki Branham: Out – Right Thumb Sprain
- Sharife Cooper: Out – G League
- AJ Johnson: Out – G League
Indiana Pacers
- Andrew Nembhard: Questionable – Left Calf Soreness
- Tony Bradley: Questionable – Left Quad Strain
- Moritz Wagner: Out – Left Knee Injury Recovery
- Tyrese Haliburton: Out – Right Achilles Tendon Tear
- Aaron Nesmith: Out – Left Knee MCL Sprain
- Obi Toppin: Out – Right Foot Stress Fracture
- Ben Sheppard: Out – Left Calf Strain
- Kam Jones: Doubtful – G League
How to Watch
The game will be broadcasted on the following networks:
- Pacers: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
- Wizards: Monumental Sports Network
Listeners can tune in to the radio broadcasts on:
- Pacers: 1070 The Fan
- Wizards: 106.7 The Fan
Betting Lines
| Market | Line |
|---|---|
| Spread | Pacers -9.5 |
| Moneyline | Pacers -410, Wizards +320 |
| Total | 223.5 |
As the game approaches, fans look forward to this exciting opportunity for Rick Carlisle to reach his coaching milestone while both teams aim to turn their seasons around.
