The shorthanded Wizards and shorthanded Pacers didn’t bother much with defense, and the Wizards lost their fifth straight.
Washington began the game with just nine players in uniform. Their only backcourt or wing reserve was Jordan Goodwin, who’s on a two-way contract. Out of action from the team’s rotation: Bradley Beal, Delon Wright, Rui Hachimura, and Will Barton.
The Wizards still had four starters, including two-thirds of their so-called Big Three — Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma.
The Pacers were without backups Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson.
Washington’s problems last night weren’t likely to be resolved by the players who were out, except perhaps for Wright.