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Key Pacers Out vs. Wizards Tonight
21 Feb
Summary
- Nembhard and Thompson unavailable for the Pacers.
- McConnell, Potter, and Jones are cleared to play.
- Pacers lost to Wizards three times this season.

The Indiana Pacers have announced that guards Andrew Nembhard (back) and Ethan Thompson (inactive/two-way) will not be available for Friday night's matchup against the Washington Wizards. This roster update comes as the Pacers face the Wizards for the fourth and final time in their regular season series.
Despite the absences, the Pacers will see the return of T.J. McConnell (hamstring), Micah Potter (ankle), and Kam Jones (back), all of whom are cleared to play. Two-way players Quenton Jackson and Taelon Peter are also available. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Capital One Arena.
The Pacers have had a challenging season against the Wizards, having lost all three previous encounters. Their most recent matchup was a 112-105 loss on February 19th. Head coach Rick Carlisle cited "23 turnovers" as a major factor in their previous defeat, emphasizing the need for better ball security moving forward.




