Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards - Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
The Indiana Pacers were always on the verge this season — on the verge of a solid record, falling to the lottery, firing their head coach, or being eliminated from the postseason. Yet here they are, with the chance of going past those fringes and entering the playoffs with a win in the upcoming do-or-die against the Washington Wizards.
After unprecedentedly routing the Hornets en route to a 144-117 win, the Pacers find themselves fighting for their lives once more against the Wizards, who lost in the 7-8 game versus the Celtics.