The Pacers have lost two straight and fell to 6-20 overall. The Wizards, still owners of the Eastern Conference's worst record and the second-worst mark in the NBA, improved to 4-21.

The Indiana Pacers (6-19) return home off a loss to host the Washington Wizards (3-20), losers of four straight games, for a Sunday matinee at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Washington Wizards 108-89 in what coach Rick Carlisle called an "unacceptable" performance. Carlisle noted bad signs just 77 seconds into the game, calling an early timeout due to a lack of energy and aggression.

But Indiana is playing better ball, winning four of six before being stopped last game by the 76ers 115-105. This is certainly a gettable one against a Washington Wizards team in a full-scale teardown. The Pacers stomped them out in the first meeting, a 119-86 beatdown.

The Indiana Pacers are looking to make it three wins in a row when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Pacers have won four of their last six

Indiana’s roster instability at the center position began after Myles Turner left the franchise in free agency. Turner signed a four-year, $108.9 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, ending his long tenure with the Pacers shortly after the team’s Finals run.

Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and CJ McCollum scored 18 points on Sunday as the Washington Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers 108-89 for their first road win in nearly two months.

Over the last 10 games, the Pacers rank sixth in defensive rating at 111.4, and the Sixers rank seventh at 111.5. In that span, Indiana ranks 17th in offensive rating at 114.5, and Philadelphia ranks 25th in offensive rating at 110. The Pacers are 18th in points per game at 114.5, while the Sixers are 17th at 114.8.

NBA rumors suggest the Indiana Pacers are exploring a trade for a Dallas Mavericks center other than Anthony Davis.

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The Indiana Pacers will host the Washington Wizards as they look to get head coach Rick Carlisle his 1,000th career NBA regular-season win. Andrew Nembhard and Tony Bradley have been cleared to play.