The Indiana Pacers, coming off back-to-back wins but riddled with injuries, face the Washington Wizards in a battle of Eastern Conference cellar-dwellers following the All-Star break. The Pacers, 14th in the East, rely on depleted depth to maintain momentum, while the Wizards, last in the conference, seek to end a three-game skid at home where they’ve shown flashes of competitiveness. This matchup highlights Washington’s interior defense against Indiana’s makeshift frontcourt, potentially leading to a low-scoring affair given both teams’ offensive struggles (Pacers 111.1 PPG, Wizards 112.2 PPG).
Venue Location
Capital One Arena
Washington, DC
Tipoff is scheduled 7:00 p.m. ET
TV: FDSIN and MNMT
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Both teams are severely impacted by injuries, with Indiana missing nearly their entire starting lineup and Washington without key bigs and veterans. This could force reliance on rookies and bench players, affecting pace and efficiency.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Reason |
| Pacers | Johnny Furphy | G | Out | Right ACL; Tear (season-ending) |
| Pacers | Tyrese Haliburton | G | Out | Right Achilles Tendon; Tear (season-ending) |
| Pacers | Obi Toppin | F | Out | Right Foot; Stress Fracture |
| Pacers | Ivica Zubac | C | Out | Left Ankle; Sprain |
| Pacers | T.J. McConnell | G | Out | Right Hamstring; Soreness |
| Pacers | Pascal Siakam | F | Out | Left Hamstring; Soreness |
| Pacers | Andrew Nembhard | G | Out | Low Back; Injury Management |
| Pacers | Aaron Nesmith | F | Out | Low Back; Soreness |
| Pacers | Jarace Walker | F | Questionable | Illness |
| Pacers | Micah Potter | C | Questionable | Left Ankle; Sprain |
| Wizards | Alex Sarr | C | Out | Right Hamstring; Strain (expected 2 weeks) |
| Wizards | Anthony Davis | F | Out | Hand/Groin (season-ending) |
| Wizards | Trae Young | G | Out | Right Knee; MCL Sprain/Quad Contusion |
| Wizards | Cam Whitmore | G | Out | Right Shoulder; Deep Vein Thrombosis (season-ending) |
| Wizards | Tristan Vukcevic | F | Out | Illness |
| Wizards | Bilal Coulibaly | F | Questionable | Lower Back; Soreness |
| Wizards | Kyshawn George | F | Questionable | Right Knee; Contusion |
Indiana’s absences decimate their offense (ORtg drops 5+ without Siakam and Nembhard), forcing Jarace Walker and Bennedict Mathurin into larger roles. Washington’s frontcourt is thin without Sarr and Davis, potentially exposing them to Indiana’s rebounding (43.2 RPG) if Walker plays.
Key Player Matchups
With injuries forcing adjustments, this game could hinge on guard play and bench contributions. Washington’s perimeter defense (opponents 36.6% 3P) faces Indiana’s depleted but spacing-focused attack.
- Pascal Siakam (Pacers, if available) vs. Khris Middleton (Wizards): Siakam (23.7 PPG, 6.7 RPG) is out, but if cleared, his versatility (3.9 APG) exploits Washington’s 123.1 DRtg. Middleton (averaging 14.2 PPG post-trade) provides scoring, but Wizards’ NRtg worsens -4.2 without Sarr. Backup: Jarace Walker (7.9 PPG) vs. Middleton—Walker’s energy (5.4 RPG) could create mismatches.
- Andrew Nembhard (Pacers) vs. Bub Carrington (Wizards): Nembhard (17.4 PPG, 7.5 APG) out, shifting duties to Mac McClung or Quenton Jackson. Carrington (10.2 PPG, 4.6 APG) thrives in transition, targeting Indiana’s 15.2 TOV/G. Wizards’ pace (100.4) could force errors from Pacers’ backups.
- Ivica Zubac (Pacers) vs. Alex Sarr (Wizards): Both out—Zubac (ankle), Sarr (hamstring). Marvin Bagley III (10.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG) vs. Tristan Vukcevic (limited). Bagley’s efficiency (57.3% FG) edges out, but Wizards’ rebounding (43.5 RPG) suffers without Sarr (+7.8 RPG).
- Bench Impact: Pacers’ Bennedict Mathurin (17.8 PPG) vs. Wizards’ Will Riley (rookie, 14.5 PPG flashes). Mathurin’s scoring (+/- +2.1) boosts Indiana’s second unit; Riley’s athleticism (1.2 SPG) disrupts.
Recent Team Forms
Indiana snapped a four-game skid with road wins, showing resilience despite injuries (averaging 126 PPG in wins). Washington has lost three straight, allowing 132.3 PPG in skid, but upset Detroit recently.
Indiana Pacers Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 11 | @ Nets | W | 115-110 |
| Feb 10 | @ Knicks | W | 137-134 OT |
| Feb 8 | @ Raptors | L | 104-122 |
| Feb 6 | @ Bucks | L | 99-105 |
| Feb 3 | vs. Jazz | L | 122-131 |
- Form: W-W-L-L-L
- Key Trend: Road warriors (5-22 away but 2-0 in last two), elite recent offense (126 PPG in wins) but poor DRtg (121.4 in losses). Turnovers rise to 15.6/G without Haliburton.
Washington Wizards Last 5 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
| Feb 11 | @ Cavaliers | L | 113-138 |
| Feb 8 | vs. Heat | L | 101-132 |
| Feb 7 | @ Nets | L | 113-127 |
| Feb 5 | @ Pistons | W | 126-117 |
| Feb 3 | vs. Knicks | L | 101-132 |
- Form: L-L-L-W-L
- Key Trend: Defensive woes (123.1 PPG allowed), but home splits better (15-13). ORtg 100.6 in losses vs. 126 in win; steals (7.8/G) key to forcing 13.5 opponent TOV/G.
Series History
Indiana dominates historically, but Washington has split recent games, showing improvement against the spread.
- All-Time Record: Pacers 112-88 vs. Wizards
- Recent Head-to-Head: Wizards won Dec. 14, 2025 (108-89 in Indiana)
Pacers won Nov. 28, 2025 (119-86). Tied 1-1 this season, with Wizards 1-1 ATS
- Key Stat: In last 10 meetings, Pacers 6-4 SU, but over has hit in 7 of 10.
Betting Trends
- Trends: Pacers 1-4 ATS in last 5; 4-16 ATS as favorites. Wizards 1-4 ATS in last 5; 10-16 ATS at home. Over has hit in 3 of Wizards’ last 5; under in 6 of last 10 H2H
Game Odds
Indiana Pacers – 4.5
Washington Wizards 234.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026
