FREE CONTEST: Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards ($50 Prize!)
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March 29, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers shooting guard Paul George (24) brings the ball up court against Washington Wizards point guard John Wall (2) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeated Washington 93-89. Mandatory credit: Michael Hickey-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Friday, February 10th, the (29-22) Indiana Pacers will be on the road to take on the (30-21) Washington Wizards.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” is projecting a final score of Wizards 103.9 – Pacers 99.4 with an over/under of 203.3.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Wizards +2.2 (9th) > Pacers +0.2 (tied for 13th)
Points per game: Wizards 107.6 (tied for 8th) > Pacers 105.5 (tied for 13th)
Points allowed per game: Pacers 105.3 (tied for 13th) > Wizards 105.4 (tied for 16th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Wizards 47.7% (2nd) > Pacers 46.3% (9th)
Three Point Percentage: Wizards 36.9% (6th) > Pacers 36.6% (tied for 8th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Pacers 44.6% (5th) > Wizards 45.9% (21st)
Turnovers committed per game: Wizards 13.5 (tied for 15th) > Pacers 13.6 (tied for 17th)
Turnovers forced per game: Pacers 15.2 (1st) > Wizards 15.1 (2nd)
Rebounds per game: Wizards 43.0 (tied for 19th) > Pacers 41.6 (27th)
Assists per game: Wizards 23.5 (8th) > Pacers 22.4 (15th)
Summary:
Indiana enters the game having won seven straight games while Washington has won seven of their last eight games. Washington is playing lights out in fact head coach Scott Brooks just won the coach of the month award. The Wizards hold the advantage in most statistical categories but overall these teams are pretty evenly matched. The emergence of Otto Porter has finally given Washington the third scoring option they need aside John Wall and Bradley Beal. Porter is shooting a career best 46.6% from three-point range. NBA fans know Paul George is a perennial all-star but Myles Turner is quietly turning into one of the best big men in the league. Turner, just 20 years of age, is averaging 15.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. Washington holds one of the best home records in the NBA (22-7) whereas Indiana (9-16) really struggles on the road. Washington has been playing great for over a month now so I like the Wizards to win a close one at home.
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