
Pacers (35-45) at Wizards (42-38)
7 p.m.
Verizon Center
CSN
Notable Pacers numbers this season:
16th in expected winning percentage (.464)
3rd in pace factor (95.9 possessions per game)
18th in offensive efficiency/offensive rating
15th in defensive efficiency/defensive rating
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Starting Lineups:
Pacers
PG: Flip Murray
SG: Danny Granger
SF: Mike Dunleavy
PF: Troy Murphy Jermaine O'Neal
C: Jeff Foster Troy Murphy
Wizards
PG: Antonio Daniels
SG: DeShawn Stevenson
SF: Caron Butler
PF: Antawn Jamison
C: Brendan Haywood
Tonight's Lines
Pacers at Wizards: Wizards by 4.5
Over/Under on Total Scoring: 212
Tonight's going to be a game that's as important as the Wizards want to make it. I think everyone would understand if Eddie took the safe route and made sure that everyone is healthy going into the playoffs, but on the other hand, the 4th seed is still well within reach if the Wizards can take these last two games. I'm going to align my thoughts with sierradave on how the Wizards should approach tonight's game:
My point is that the smart money is on Philly winning at home tonight, but it's also on Indiana playing with a fire in their bellies. I say monitor minutes, sure, but if Caron can play, he should suit up. Let's put the pressure on Cleveland, let them sweat about a final game matchup with a Detroit squad that hasn't forgotten last year's playoffs. Reaching the four spot is a stretch, but I think it's one this team should push for.
This is an open thread, so if you're planning on storming the court tonight, watch out for Jeff Foster: