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Pacers vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

March 7, 2022 by Hoops Hype

The Indiana Pacers (22-44) play against the Washington Wizards (34-34) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday March 6, 2022

Indiana Pacers 123, Washington Wizards 133 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Kristaps Porzinigs on ig commented, “all ball 😂.”
I can confirm he has a great sense of humor. pic.twitter.com/epGb44eW6X – 11:07 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
“He deserves to have more nights like this.”
#Pacers Goga Bitadze had the best game of his career, perfect from the field (6/6) at halftime, and then was played fewer minutes. That was certainly a decision — and at a time when he should get more reps.
fieldhousefiles.substack.com/p/bitadze-need… – 11:06 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
A jolt from Kristaps Porzingis in a giddy debut is just what the Wizards needed. The long-term picture might be a bit trickier: washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03… – 11:00 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Time to take it on the road 💪
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/fALaRDy8CZ – 10:11 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Interesting fact I learned tonight . It was Kevin Durant who gave Kristaps Porzinigis the “Unicorn” nickname. – 9:59 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Start your week with a Big Mac for just $2 at a participating @McDonalds_DMV location tomorrow! 🍔 pic.twitter.com/MQyVTtFc1w – 9:40 PM

David Hardisty @clutchfans
Lottery Race Update: Facing a legit contender, the Houston Rockets had no excuse for bringing their ‘A’ game as fans in Orlando celebrate a return to the top. Standings:
1. Orlando 16-49
2. Houston 16-48
3. Detroit 17-47
4. Oklahoma City 20-44
5. Indiana 22-44 – 9:35 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis on his nickname the ‘Unicorn,’ said he didn’t like it at first but now “I try to embrace that and I try to play like a unicorn.” – 9:33 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Looks like the old Knicks version of Kristaps Porzingis showed up for his Wizards debut pic.twitter.com/mh8Sxdc1Up – 9:24 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
What a debut for @Kristaps Porzingis! 🔥
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/BeWSFav62s – 9:20 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
I don’t really know if Kristaps Porzingis is like this generally, but dude is smiling from ear to ear after his first Wizards game. He’s just about bouncing out of his chair – 9:18 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Porzinigs said he would love to play with Beal and says its some exciting things to look forward to in Washington. – 9:16 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
KP says the wizards will get better each game and hopefully get to the playoffs. – 9:14 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
“Felt good to be out there and excited to get the win” Porzingis also says it was a smooth transition coming to Washington.
He says he really happy to be here.
#dcfamily | #DCAboveAll – 9:11 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
What a way to end Sneaker Week!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/pcJ0rlYKfd – 9:08 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Leaving Sneaker Night with some kicks from KCP!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/T6MCALA8GO – 9:05 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Kuz raves about KP and his energy and also what he brings to the team. – 9:00 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis had more 3-pointers in his Wizards debut (3) than Davis Bertans had in his last 12 Wizards games (1) – 8:46 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🙌🙌🙌
#DCAboveAll | @Kristaps Porzingis pic.twitter.com/DBQpAC7fyl – 8:46 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze scores career high, but #Pacers fall to Wizards in Kristaps Porzingis’ debut indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 8:44 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
final. pic.twitter.com/TXQ90ldsP2 – 8:44 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Wes Unseld Jr on Porzingis “there is a reason he’s called the Unicorn; he’s one of a kind.” – 8:40 PM
Bradley Beal @RealDealBeal23
Yessir, @Kristaps Porzingis!! 🤝 🦄 pic.twitter.com/tq31nDZi2P – 8:39 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
I just watch Pacers again and I can’t shake this: when Thad Young walked the defensive identity went w/him. Yes, opponents made him a liability in playoffs bc he didn’t spread. But as I said back then, if you watch (not repeat stats) he was the best defender. Help and on ball – 8:39 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Unseld said he was pleasantly surprised with Porzingis’s level of conditioning. – 8:39 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle said it was a coach’s decision when I asked him why Goga Bitadze didn’t play more in the third quarter, which Carlisle said is when the #Pacers essentially lost the game.
Bitadze was 6/6 with 17 points in the first half. Played two minutes in the 3Q. – 8:39 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
In Kristaps Porzingis’s debut as a Wizard, he leads seven scorers in double figures with 25 points in ~21 minutes.
Kuzma: 23p
KCP: 19p
Porzingis: 25p (7-12 fg, 3-4 from three, 8-10 ft) – 8:39 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
If Porzingis can stay on the court … and if Wes keeps playing him at the 5…and if they figure out what to do about Gafford and TB … and if Wes commits to >2 of Kuzma/Rui/Avdija at all times … and if they find a point guard…
OK that’s a lot of ifs, but I see the vision. – 8:35 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tonight was special. #DCFamily
📝 More on our $100K donation in @davejsports‘s name to @mssociety, with @GiantFood, @KPMG_US and @WTOP. 👇 – 8:34 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
After Kyle Kuzma finishes his interview with Glen Consor, he excitedly runs by Kristaps Porzingis’ interview with Chris Miller saying, ‘KP KP KP’
Bradley Beal was much more patient waiting for Porzingis to finish before dapping him up and following him to the locker room pic.twitter.com/gkVJkMscL9 – 8:33 PM

Tas Melas @TasMelas
Kristaps is back playing basketball and he’s playing it well. That’s cool. – 8:27 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Sunday won day.
Porzingis: 25 PTS, 3-4 3P, 5 REB
Kuzma: 23 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
KCP: 19 PTS, 5 AST
#DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/xvfTBORsuj – 8:27 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Wizards 133, Pacers 123
Porzingis: 25 pts., 5 rebs., 2 blocks
Ish Smith: 13 pts., 7 rebs., 9 assts.
Kuzma: 23 pts., 5 rebs., 8 assts.
Caldwell-Pope: 19 pts., 2 rebs., 5 assts.
Haliburton: 15 pts., 7 rebs., 11 assts. – 8:26 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Wizards beat the Pacers 133-123. Pacers gave up 76 points in the second half and didn’t stand a chance despit taking a lead into halftime. Poor defensive performance. Brogdon (27) and Bitadze (20) led the way for Indiana. – 8:26 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Wizards 133, #Pacers 123
Goga Bitadze with a career-high 20 points and six rebounds.
Kristaps Porzingis had 25 points and five rebounds in his Washington debut. – 8:26 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The Washington Wizards get the W!
#DCAboveAll 133
#Pacers 123
Final. – 8:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kristaps Porzingis Wizards debut:
25 PTS
5 REB
2 BLK
7-12 FG
3-4 3P
W pic.twitter.com/TrGJbCbi5S – 8:25 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kristaps Porzingis – Kyle Kuzma vs Pacers
Points: 25-23
Rebounds: 5-5
Assists: 0-8
Blocks: 2-2
FG: 7/12-8/17
The future looks promising for that duo in DC! #DCAboveAll – 8:25 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers lose to the Wizards 133-123 to go 1-3 on road trip; 11th loss in 14 games. Both teams shot 52%
With 10 Pacers available, Brogdon led all scorers with 27. Haliburton with 15-7-11. CH 20pts (7/7) for Bitadze.
Up next: Tue. v Cavs. – 8:25 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards beat the Pacers, 133-123, in Kristaps Porzingis’ debut. He had 25 points in 21 minutes. – 8:24 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
In 21 minutes tonight in his Wizards debut, Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points, collected five rebounds and blocked two shots without a turnover. – 8:24 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kyle Kuzma blocked Buddy Hield again and proceeded to stare him down and stick his tounge out at him while the latter was on the floor – 8:23 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis’ Wizards debut
25 points
5 rebounds
2 blocks
21 minutes
7/12 shooting
3/4 from 3
8/10 from FT – 8:23 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Buddy Hield stops defending and fails to veer back into KP…giving him a clear path to the rim for the put back….. possession isn’t over until you have the ball 🤦🏽‍♂ #PacersWiz pic.twitter.com/KiyidFTjpc – 8:22 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
😤 on repeat pic.twitter.com/vHb1xitOwc – 8:22 PM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Heading into tonight, Kristaps Porzingis attempted 10+ free throws three times in the past 75 games.
10 FTA (8-10) in his first game as a Wizard. – 8:20 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Play of the game: Deni Avdija finds Kristaps Porzingis for an emphatic alley-oop. Great early signs from their two-man game. Lots of potential. pic.twitter.com/diyYhrE4ck – 8:19 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Porzingis was pretty awesome in his Wiz debut tonight
I know KP wasn’t what Dallas needed him to be, but I was looking forward to seeing what he had in these playoffs.
Now that’s just gone. A wasted prime year in the career of a special talent that probably won’t last long – 8:17 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
I’ll say that it appears very difficult to overthrow Porzingis on an alley-oop… – 8:16 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Porzingis with the dagger? Alley-oop dunk just tore the roof off this place. #Wizards lead 124-119 with 1:45 left. #Pacers gotta score here to stay in it. – 8:16 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Tomas Satoransky, formerly known as a ‘practice dunker,’ is one no more. pic.twitter.com/ywvHT3byml – 8:15 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Have mercy
Kyle Kuzma block
Deni Avdija lob to Kristaps Porzingis alley-oop – 8:15 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
PORZINGIS OOP! – 8:15 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
That pass to Anthony Gill was the biggest proof of Kyle Kuzma’s growth this season. Great way to read the game by Kuz! #DCAboveAll – 8:11 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
back-to-back triples for @Buddy Hield!👏 pic.twitter.com/AlKcBhodAX – 8:10 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis back in the game for the final 3:15 of regulation, already at 19 minutes
A fist bump with former coach Rick Carlisle before he checks in – 8:10 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Here come the Pacers. Washington’s lead is down to 3 after a couple buckets, including a pair of threes from Buddy Hield. – 8:09 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Pacers give up a KP 3 and a Sato dunk on consecutive plays on the same action. Step up screens. They’re switching but their reaction time is late. All they need to exploit it – 8:07 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers making a push. They trail 116-113 after that Jalen Smith tip in. 4:47 left in the game. – 8:07 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
⚠ SATO POSTER ⚠
@Tomas Satoransky getting UP! pic.twitter.com/H3npCXj5Ne – 8:03 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Nasty pass from Buddy Hield to get Haliburton that 3. – 8:02 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers defense showing a little too much to the ball, leaving nearby shooters open. Wizards already have 15 threes. – 8:02 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The shortest player on the court for the Wizards right now is 6-foot-7: Satoransky, Kispert, Avdija, Hachimura, Porzingis – 8:01 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
😤😤😤😤
he’s up to 20 and still perfect from the field. pic.twitter.com/Q5bOt86MuM – 8:01 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
🔵🔵🔵⚪ pic.twitter.com/Pqv4hELV77 – 7:57 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
There it is: New career-high for Goga Bitadze as he secured his first ever 20-point game. – 7:57 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze with a new career high of 20 points. #Pacers – 7:57 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
My favorite random thing about this next month is Grizzlies and Pelicans execs scoreboard-watching otherwise meaningless Wizards games because of the implications for the Lakers’ pick (1-10 Pelicans, 11-30 Griz). Washington will be one game ahead of L.A. with a win tonight. – 7:57 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Tomas Satoransky would like to re-introduce himself, Slam Sato – 7:56 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Taking a lead into the final frame!
Porzingis: 17 PTS, 2-2 3P, 4 REB
KCP: 16 PTS, 5 AST
Kuzma: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 7:53 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
39 point 3rd quarter from the Wizards, who shot 61%, hit 4 threes, and didn’t miss a free throw in the frame. Only one turnvoer, too. Pacers defense was weak, and they’re down 9 entering the fourth quarter. – 7:53 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 3Q: #Wizards 96, #Pacers 87
Malcolm Brogdon and Goga Bitadze both have 17 points. Tyrese Haliburton has 12 points and 11 assists. – 7:52 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
#dcaboveall 96
#pacers 87
Score after 3 – 7:50 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
KCP dishes, Deni drops it in.
It all works out 👌 pic.twitter.com/1vTVoQplGU – 7:50 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze has played 1 minute this quarter after scoring 17 in the first half. He got a 3 second call after posting in the lane and nobody bothering to get him the ball. #Pacers down 96-85. – 7:48 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
DUAN3 for THR33 👌 pic.twitter.com/V36QCRCnFt – 7:45 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Did the Pacers coaching staff forget about Goga Bitadze’s efficient 1st half, matching a career-high 17pts? Baffled why Jalen Smith plays ahead of him (considering his contract restrictions).
This is one way to cool him off. – 7:43 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal mentioned that he’s already looking at a couple point guards for the Wizards to target for next season. He’s getting a front row look at Malcolm Brogdon currently. – 7:43 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. with b2b 3s. #Pacers down 82-79. – 7:40 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
📸📸📸 – 7:40 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Hustle and heart leading to buckets!
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/MyqcppNyhZ – 7:36 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
never quit on the play!
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/GtajiSURF5 – 7:36 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Story of Isaiah Jackson lately. Plays well but then gets in foul trouble. He has four fouls and heads to the bench. #Pacers – 7:33 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Wizards have outscored the #Pacers 14-6 this half. – 7:32 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Stop n’ Pop.
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/gB0e6ep7BS – 7:30 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Kristaps Porzingis is having a fantastic debut. – 7:30 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Raul Neto (sprained left ankle) will not return to tonight’s game. – 7:28 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
THE DIME. THE DUNK.🤧
@Tyrese Haliburton 🤝 @Oshae Brissett pic.twitter.com/KOC8rnjGqh – 7:25 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Raul Neto (sprained left ankle) will remain out for the rest of tonight’s game, the Wizards said. Ish Smith opened the third quarter as the team’s point guard. – 7:24 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Raul Neto is OUT for the rest of this game with a left ankle injury. He rolled it really bad on a play at the rim in the second quarter. – 7:21 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Ish Smith starts for the Wizards in the second half as Raul Neto is out with a left ankle sprain – 7:21 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Raul Neto (left ankle sprain) is out for the remainder of tonight’s game. – 7:21 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Congrats @davejsports on 25 incredible years as the voice of the Wizards 👏
As you keep up the fight against MS, we’re making a $25K donation in your name to the @mssociety, which has been matched by @GiantFood, @KPMG_US and @WTOP to bring it to $100K total! ❤ pic.twitter.com/JnffxXiC8R – 7:15 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
🔵🔵⚪⚪ pic.twitter.com/eVXxrAadCI – 7:14 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Down a few but plenty of time left.
Kuzma: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
Porzingis: 10 PTS, 3 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 7:12 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Thanks to a strong 35 point second quarter, the Pacers lead 61-57 at halftime. Bitadze lead the way with 17, and Brogdon has 11. Pacers didn’t miss a free throw in the first half. – 7:09 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
WHAT A START!
Goga has a career-high 17 first half points!🤯 pic.twitter.com/fAEU7vldn2 – 7:09 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: #Pacers 61, #Wizards 57
Star of the game is Goga Bitadze, who has 17 points on 6/6 shooting and three 3s.
Tyrese Haliburton also playing well with 8 points and 7 assists. – 7:08 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Halftime: Pacers 61, Wizards 57
Kuzma: 11p 3r 4a
Porzingis: 10p 3r in 10 mins
Goga Bitadze has 17 for the Pacers, natch – 7:08 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tough to find interesting things to watch during a rough season like this one. But there’s always a few things.
Goga Bitadze, who needs to be playing 25+ mins/game, is 6 for 6 with 15 of his 17pts scored in the 2Q. And 5rbs. Brogdon has 11-3-3.
Pacers up 61-57 in DC at half. – 7:08 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Pacers 61, Wizards 57
Porzingis: 10 pts., 3 rebs., 1 block
Kuzma: 11 pts., 3 rebs., 4 assts.
Bitadze: 17 pts., 5 rebs.
Paint points: Pacers 30, Wizards 18 – 7:07 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
#dcaboveall 57
#pacers 61
Halftime.
Kuzma 11
Porzingis 10 – 7:07 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 61-57 Pacers at halftime. Goga Bitadze leads all scorers with 17 pts. Kuzma and Porzingis lead the Wizards with 11 pts and 10 pts. – 7:07 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Raul Neto with a sweet drive and tough and-1 finish but falls hard to the floor. He’s a tough guy and stays in the game to shoot his free throw but is not putting much weight on his turned left ankle. Wizards take the foul to get him out of the game, straight to the locker room. – 7:05 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Looks like Raul Neto got his ankle pretty bad coming down from that last bucket. Limping directly to the locker room now – 7:03 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
👌👌👌
Goga is a perfect 3-3 from beyond the arc so far tonight! pic.twitter.com/43jrd2NqvX – 7:00 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
goga bitadze scoring at a crisp 49-points-per-36-minutes clip vs the wiz pic.twitter.com/0RDKuODgXO – 6:58 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Goga Bitadze has 15 points on perfect 5-5 from the field including 3 threes in 10 minutes, just 2 points shy of his career-high (17) – 6:55 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Halliburton scores 4 straight points, gets Bitadze the ball for 2 free throws, then another assist to Bitadze. He’s having a killer stretch. Pacers up 6. – 6:54 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Goga Bitadze averages 4.7 points per game but the Wizards have no answer for him so far tonight. 15 pts in 11 min on 5-5 FG, 3-3 3PT. – 6:54 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze game? He’s 5/5 with 15 points. #Pacers are now up 9, leading 51-42. – 6:54 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Porzingis might get credit for a “block” on Brissett but that was a clear foul in real time. A closer look since game officials can be blind #PacersWizards pic.twitter.com/8UceCeJ4j7 – 6:51 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tyrese Haliburton with B2B buckets. #Pacers lead 44-40. – 6:51 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
oshae came to play!👏
@Oshae Brissett | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/Cv0yEfVEpS – 6:49 PM

Tony East @TEastNBA
Fun sequence as Brissett goes right at Pornizgis just after being blocked by the unicorn. He’s hyped after the dunk, and the Pacers are ahead. – 6:48 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
That sequence! Kristaps Porzingis blocks Oshae Brissett’s dunk attempt. Ball goes out of bounds off Porzingis, and the next play Oshae meets Kristaps at the rim again and dunks on him.
Looked like Oshae had something to say after that. #Pacers lead 40-38. – 6:46 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis just stuffed Oshae Brissett at the rim. Next play, Brisset dunked on Porzingis and stared him down. 😲 – 6:46 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards, KPMG, Giant, and WTOP combine to donate $100k to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society on behalf of @davejsports who is in his 25th season doing the Wizards radio play-by-play pic.twitter.com/bLTSYKXBNd – 6:41 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Strong start 💪
Porzingis: 7 PTS, 5-6 FT
Kuzma: 7 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Gafford: 6 PTS, 3-4 FG
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:40 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze and Kristaps Porzingis trade 3s. #Pacers – 6:40 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
🔵⚪⚪⚪ pic.twitter.com/lAsIca4XPp – 6:40 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Keifer Sykes getting some run after two straight DNPs. #Pacers – 6:39 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
The wizard’s first-quarter offense looked good, had a nice flow to it.
Kristap Porzingis looked great. 7 points, 2 rebounds. – 6:38 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one, the Wizards lead the Pacers 30-26. Porzingis had 7p 2r in five mins, Kuzma also has 7. Maybe it’s the warm spring air but Capital One Arena feels a lil feisty today! Oooo – 6:38 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Wizards up 30-26 after one quarter. 6 early fouls from the Pacers, leading to 12 free throw attempts, have been the difference so far. Pacers offense has featued a balanced attack so far. – 6:38 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: #Wizards 30, #Pacers 26
Jalen Smith, Malcolm Brogdon and Buddy Hield all have 5
points.
Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kumza both lead Washington with 7 points apiece. – 6:38 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
G O G A 😤 pic.twitter.com/1S8KeblUgw – 6:38 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Everything about this 👌
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/G8IQ6xXWLf – 6:36 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 30-26 Wizards after one. Porzingis and Kuzma lead all scorers with 7 pts apiece. The Wizards have 12 FTAs already after topping out at 9 last game. Porzingis is 5-6 FT. – 6:36 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Buddy Hield just dribbles and dribbles and runs the clock out at the end of the 1Q. That was a terrible possession. Didn’t even get a shot off. #Pacers – 6:36 PM
Larry Lage @LarryLage
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo with win No. 663 has won the most games at a Big Ten school, passing Bob Knight’s mark at Indiana pic.twitter.com/UVuUPT3foU – 6:36 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
#DCAboveAll 30
#Pacers 26
Score after 1. – 6:35 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Headband Gaff going to work 💼
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/HkVSXhmR9F – 6:31 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
KCP and Duane Washington Jr. trade 3s. #Pacers down 19-15. – 6:27 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
ty making it look too easy.
@Tyrese Haliburton | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/tVmtWfeoy2 – 6:27 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis checks out for Daniel Gafford after 5 minutes of play
7 points on 1-2 shooting, 5-6 from FT and 2 rebounds – 6:25 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Terry Taylor doing that thing where he grabs an offensive rebound and scores. #Pacers – 6:25 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Wizards in the bonus after just 5 minutes. Young Pacer bigs struggling with aggressive defense + recoveries tonight and have been foul prone. – 6:25 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards attempted 10 free throws in this game’s first 3 minutes, 48 seconds. In Friday’s loss to the Hawks, the Wizards attempted nine free throws all game. – 6:23 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Wizards have 10 free throw attempts in the first 4 minutes vs. Pacers
They had 9 all game vs. Hawks – 6:21 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
drop the hammer, @Isaiah Jackson! 🔨
watch now on @BallySportsIN or stream here https://t.co/BPy4SqpQfU pic.twitter.com/IThRwoznHU – 6:21 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Jalen Smith with a 3 ball over Porzingis. He continues to shoot it well from deep. #Pacers – 6:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis’ first basket as a member of the Washington Wizards: pic.twitter.com/5fw95zwpiD – 6:18 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis, Washington Wizard pic.twitter.com/o9AYyNSxAi – 6:15 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers get on the board with a block from Isaiah Jackson that leads to a dunk by Isaiah Jackson. He’s so athletic, lbs. – 6:15 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kristaps Porzingis has scored six of the Wizards’ first eight points. Washington leads Indiana 8-2. – 6:15 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Porzinigs Debut
#DCAboveAll |#Pacers pic.twitter.com/dl3zug41G7 – 6:14 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Porzingis first bucket as a wizard is an alley-oop from Kuzma! – 6:11 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Wizards run a play for Porzingis to start the game. Kuzma hits him with an alley-oop pass for a tip in. #Pacers – 6:11 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis wastes no time for his first Wizards basket, a tip in from Kyle Kuzma’s lob on the opening possession – 6:11 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
You could say that @Rui Hachimura ❤’s @Kyle Kuzma‘s new haircut! pic.twitter.com/HwRKfTXZfG – 6:10 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Kristaps Porzingis gets a loud roar as he’s announced in the starting lineup. #Wizards #Pacers – 6:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Excited to see Porzingis debut with the Wizards in a bit.
Really great day of basketball today. – 6:05 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
An absolute takeover from Khris Middleton today. His first 40 piece since game 4 of the NBA Finals last year.
But, since playoff numbers don’t count it’s actually his 5th career 40 point game, first since 2/24/20 vs Wizards – 6:05 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters tonight:
— Malcolm Brogdon
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Buddy Hield
— Oshae Brissett
— Isaiah Jackson – 6:00 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Daniel Gafford with a fresh cut and joining the headband gang – 5:57 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal whispers something quick into Kristaps Porzingis’ ear minutes before his Wizards debut – 5:56 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
ready to rock.🕺 pic.twitter.com/9dswLeDZz3 – 5:54 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
first 🖐
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/8vrxxnsvw6 – 5:43 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I like starting Kristaps Porzingis at center because it allows Daniel Gafford not to pick up fouls in the opening minutes.
I am looking forward to the Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, and Daniel Gafford frontcourt. Bet Bradley Beal is too. – 5:42 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We call this: Photos of people preparing to play a game of basketball.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/ZLwkOYIxRa – 5:39 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kristaps Porzingis will start at center in his first game as a Wizard, bumping Daniel Gafford to the bench. Here’s who Wes Unseld Jr. is going with:
Neto
Kispert
KCP
Kuzma
Porzingis – 5:37 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Pregame flicks courtesy of yours truly. 📸
#Wizards | #Pacers pic.twitter.com/TDBTSaQkK9 – 5:36 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards starters tonight, with a new addition and a lot of Ks:
R Neto, C Kispert, KCP, K Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis – 5:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards starters tonight: Raul Neto, Corey Kispert, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis. – 5:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
👀 #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/CP4ErcTRw3 – 5:30 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
time to go to work.
@Isaiah Jackson | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/yaVIi5iY5P – 5:28 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
When it’s Sneaker Night 👟
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/FEAeGx6Bdl – 5:24 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
🦄 Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his Wizards debut at 6 pm on @NBCSWashington 🦄
Here are 3 keys to Wizards-Pacers and an important message about MS awareness month from special guest @davejsports. pic.twitter.com/sGcVlvGQAC – 5:20 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kristaps Porzingis’ former coach Rick Carlisle was very complimentary of the Unicorn ahead of his Wizards’ debut against Carlisle’s Pacers
“You’re talking about a 7-foot-3 guy who can really do anything on the basketball floor. … I see him fitting in fell with their roster.” pic.twitter.com/raFTZifOCB – 5:14 PM

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Wizards debut against the #Pacers coming soon for this guy. pic.twitter.com/8LLSqQmMTb – 5:13 PM

Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Washington D.C. (1/2):
Goga Bitadze – Available (sore right foot)
Lance Stephenson – Out (left ankle sprain)
Chris Duarte – Out (left big toe) pic.twitter.com/V1FvqE5q1r – 5:07 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Fresh cut. Loud pants. Accessories on lock.
@Kyle Kuzma making it look too easy.
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/4qKqNuYZwa – 5:04 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Sunday hoops start in one hour!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 5:00 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The time has come. Kristaps Porzingis will wear the Wizards uniform for the first time since he traded. At this stage of the season his return means a lot to the Wizards.
“We’re excited to see how he fits, how he impacts the game”, coach Unseld jr said.
sdna.gr/mpasket/941344… – 4:45 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Chris Duarte (left big toe) and Lance Stephenson (left ankle sprain) are OUT tonight, per Rick Carlisle. Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) is IN. #Pacers – 4:44 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Goga Bitadze (sore right foot) is available for tonight’s game, per head coach Rick Carlisle.
Chris Duarte (left big toe) and Lance Stephenson (left ankle sprain) are out. – 4:44 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Goga Bitadze is available for the Pacers today against the Wizards, Rick Carlisle says. Lance Stephenson and Chris Duarte are out. – 4:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Speaking from the heart and with class, Spencer Dinwiddie took time after Saturday’s big win to talk about his departure from Washington and how quickly he has adjusted to the new vibe in Dallas.
mavs.com/dinwiddie-q-an… – 4:39 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Spencer Dinwiddie tearing it up with Mavericks, doesn’t understand digs from Wizards nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/spe… – 4:30 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. will not reveal the Wizards’ starters yet. My guess is Kristaps Porzingis in at the 5 alongside Kyle Kuzma at the 4 and KCP stays at the 3, but we’ll know for sure about 30 min before tipoff. – 4:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Seeing the Nets tied with the Hornets and Hawks at 8-10 in the East, only one game in front of the 11th place Wizards in the loss column, is jarring. – 4:20 PM
Indiana Pacers @Pacers
bringing the heat in D.C.🔥 pic.twitter.com/VkKEYrQKzL – 4:19 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs the Pacers. KP is ready to roll in DC. #DCaboveall – 4:19 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Kristaps Porzingis is IN tonight against the #Pacers, per Wes Unseld Jr. Porzingis will make his Washington debut. – 4:18 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Kristaps Porzingis will play tonight vs. Pacers but will be restricted minutes wise according to Wes Unseld Jr. – 4:17 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight vs. the Pacers – 4:17 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis will make his Wizards debut tonight against the Pacers, as expected. It’s officially PorzingiSZN. pic.twitter.com/fpdZnt6oOU – 4:16 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Stop by Section 108 before the game tonight for some extra 🔥🔥🔥
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/TvS7Sccr9o – 4:10 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We had @realSIERATO customize sneakers for the squad to sign and they were turning some heads as players walked by 👀
#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/EQkiexXev6 – 4:01 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Indiana v Iowa for the Big Ten WBB tournament championship. Both are really fun to watch. (ESPN2) pic.twitter.com/ldPeBQZMH7 – 3:52 PM

Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets are below .500 for the first time since Oct 27 (2-3). They’re the 9-seed with only 2.5 games on the 11-seed Wizards.
And with 17 must-win games remaining: Kyrie is still part-time and Simmons is weeks away. pic.twitter.com/PL9tSLg466 – 3:41 PM

Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Celtics just keep rolling. Kind of crazy they lost to the Pistons and got blown out by the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/FqzaVlSARo – 3:37 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Sneaker Stories, presented by @MichelobULTRA:
We recently held a panel discussion around all things sneakers – from access to kicks, shoes to hoop in and more.
Listen in as @Bradley Beal, @Chris Miller, @ItsBrittWaters, @DJHeatDC and @_theSoleTruth give their takes. pic.twitter.com/zB5NNcJh80 – 2:50 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kristaps Porzingis expected to make Wizards debut Sunday vs. Pacers nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/06/kri… – 2:01 PM
Buddy Hield @buddyhield
Thank God For Life, Health and Strength 🙏🏾💪🏾✊🏾 – 12:14 PM

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