GDT: Pacers (1-4) @ Wizards (3-1) [7:30, ESPN]

[Grang33r]

Last time out:



Pacers 109, Bulls 124

PTS: Hield 25, Haliburton 15, Smith 15, Mathurin 15
REB: Smith 9, Jackson 7
AST: Haliburton 11, Mathurin 4, Hield 4

Pistons 99, Wizards 120

PTS: Kuzma 25, Porzingis 20, Barton 16
REB: Porzingis 7, Avdija 7
AST: Morriss 6, Beal 6


Projected Starters:

Pacers: G - Tyrese Haliburton, G - Buddy Hield, F - Aaron Nesmith, F - Jalen Smith, C - Myles Turner

Wizards: G - Monte Morris, G - Bradley Beal, F - Deni Avdija, F - Kyle Kuzma, C - Kristaps Porzingis

Injury Report:

Pacers: Daniel Theis - out (sore right knee)

Wizards: Delon Wright - out (strained right hamstring)

Fun Stat of the Day:



Going into Friday's game, the Pacers are ranked 6th in the NBA in pace at 103.10. The Wizards are ranked 25th.

TV:



ESPN - Ryan Ruocco (play-by-play), Jeff Van Gundy (analyst), Cassidy Hubbarth (sideline reporter)

[Wizop]

I think Chris and Quinn will also do the game on Bally but I'll probably watch ESPN just to see if JVG says anything interesting.

[Grang33r]

I think Chris and Quinn will also do the game on Bally but I'll probably watch ESPN just to see if JVG says anything interesting.

Ahh, okay. Didn’t know.

No coach Carlisle tonight though. He’s back in Dallas to celebrate his daughters senior night. Good for him for making family priority.

[Wizop]

Off to the first hot start of the year.

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[basketballwacko2]

I'm liking Nembard I think a lot of teams missed on him.

[Wizop]

I'm liking Nembard I think a lot of teams missed on him.

Some teams just don't draft seniors.

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[Wizop]

Turner playing well makes a huge difference. Pay him when the time comes.

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[Grang33r]

I'm liking Nembard I think a lot of teams missed on him.

He has been very impressive. 14 assists this season and just 2 turnovers. For a kid his age its pretty impressive.

Turner played great tonight, one of his better games of his career i would even say, Hield was amazing from 3, Haliburton as always and Mathurin bad shooting night.

But the guy i wanted to mention is Aaron Nesmith. I think hes been getting better each game. The Pacers raved about his shooting in training camp and i don't have doubts that part of his game will come eventually too. But he's a hell of a hustle guy and a above average defender with a lot of room to improve still. 15 points, 7 rebounds tonight is not a bad line. 7/9 from the free throw line is nice too. He had 3 blocks vs Detroit. Solid player who could improve quite a lot between now and end of the season.