NBA 18.03-25.03
- Von Hosila
- Basketball
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Wizards vs Pacers 25.Mar
Both teams have hit the brick-wall offensively, struggled to score points and are having mini losing streaks. It could not have come at the worst time for the Pacers as they have now dropped out from a play-off spot after losing 6 games in a row. Calf injury to Rodney Stuckey that sidelined him for last game hurts the Pacers offense as they become more of a jump-shot happy team, while also wasting more time at the offensive end looking for a good shot. It clearly showed in a game against the Rockets 2 nights ago when the Pacers scored 39 points during the first half and managed to score 100 points only because the Rockets having a safe lead stopped caring to play a good defense during the second half. Rodney Stuckey is listed questionable, but he did not practice yesterday and seems to be unlikely to play.
The Wizards offense has been even worse. When against the Jazz they score 88 points it could have been explained by tough defense the Jazz play nowadays, but to score 99 points vs LAC, 86 vs SAC and 76 vs high-tempo GSW can`t be explained by anything other than offensive struggles. With Bradley Beal back in their lineup, the offense should be better, but it also means John Wall having less time with the ball and Beal taking many jump shots. If they do go in, it is a thing of beauty, but it is not really effective way to score points. Washington shooting percentage has been an issue for 3 games in a row and playing against the Pacers solid one-on-one defense will not help the matter here.
Indiana as always expects to win the game by playing a tough defense and try to make it as much of an half-court offense vs half-court offense as possible. You would expect the Wizards try to run, but this is not something they have done well in recent games. When it comes to the half-court offense, the Pacers defense will dominate the Wizards and the Wizards defense is good enough to limit Indiana`s crippled lineup. Take under 193 points @1.952 with 3/5 units from Pinnacle.
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Both teams have hit the brick-wall offensively, struggled to score points and are having mini losing streaks. It could not have come at the worst time for the Pacers as they have now dropped out from a play-off spot after losing 6 games in a row. Calf injury to Rodney Stuckey that sidelined him for last game hurts the Pacers offense as they become more of a jump-shot happy team, while also wasting more time at the offensive end looking for a good shot. It clearly showed in a game against the Rockets 2 nights ago when the Pacers scored 39 points during the first half and managed to score 100 points only because the Rockets having a safe lead stopped caring to play a good defense during the second half. Rodney Stuckey is listed questionable, but he did not practice yesterday and seems to be unlikely to play.
The Wizards offense has been even worse. When against the Jazz they score 88 points it could have been explained by tough defense the Jazz play nowadays, but to score 99 points vs LAC, 86 vs SAC and 76 vs high-tempo GSW can`t be explained by anything other than offensive struggles. With Bradley Beal back in their lineup, the offense should be better, but it also means John Wall having less time with the ball and Beal taking many jump shots. If they do go in, it is a thing of beauty, but it is not really effective way to score points. Washington shooting percentage has been an issue for 3 games in a row and playing against the Pacers solid one-on-one defense will not help the matter here.
Indiana as always expects to win the game by playing a tough defense and try to make it as much of an half-court offense vs half-court offense as possible. You would expect the Wizards try to run, but this is not something they have done well in recent games. When it comes to the half-court offense, the Pacers defense will dominate the Wizards and the Wizards defense is good enough to limit Indiana`s crippled lineup. Take under 193 points @1.952 with 3/5 units from Pinnacle.
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