With major playoff implications on the line, the Pacers are battling against the Washington Wizards tonight at Capital One Arena. Indiana sits in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings, just 1.5 games ahead of Washington with fewer than 10 games remaining this season.
After two quarters of play, Indiana finds itself trailing, 82-66. With the Pacers still shorthanded at the post position, Washington recorded 50 of its points in the paint. They are shooting 32-of-56 (57.1 percent) from the floor. Bradley Beal leads the team with 16, while Russell Westbrook has already tallied 12 rebounds and 14 assists.