Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Prediction: Will the Wizards be able to win?

Washington lost to the Pacers with a score of 1:2 on the eve of their final game of the season series with Indiana. Will the Wizards be able to pick up the upcoming meeting and restore the balance?

The Wizards traded Rui Hachimura to the Lakers for Kendrick Nunn at a trade deadline and did not make any other trade. Even without any changes, Washington has a solid roster capable of fighting for a playoff spot. It's hard to say precisely what the current Wizards lack and why they're only 10th in the Eastern Conference.

The last time Washington hosted Charlotte, and confidently beat one of the top underdogs of the season (118:104). In the absence of Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis helped the home team score 36 points. We should also note the outstanding effort by Dany Avdia in the starting lineup, which had a double-double - 20 points and 13 rebounds.

The Pacers will have a back-to-back. The first part took place for Indiana at their home arena and failed as the Pacers lost to Phoenix 104:117. The team made only 28.2% of his three-pointers (11-of-39), once again proving that they have a lot of trouble against teams that can defend on the perimeter. The loss to the Suns was the third straight for Indiana. The team has dropped safely out of the East's playoff zone and now sits just 12th in the conference.

Washington ranks in the top 10 this season in three-point defense, although it hasn't helped the Wizards in the previous two games against Indiana, with the Pacers scoring more than 120 points both times. Nevertheless, Washington may do better in the upcoming game, as Indiana will also have a back-to-back. It is doubtful that the Wizards will score much here, either, as their three-point offense is no match for the defense - just 21 on the season. On the other hand, Indiana's two-point shooting is not bad, given the presence of Miles Turner.