Alex Sarr led the way for the Wizards with 22 points and seven rebounds. Jordan Poole had 18, while Justin Champagnie had 15 as a starter. For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton was the top scorer with 29 points, one of nine players that scored double digits. Myles Turner had 17 and Pascal Siakam added 13 points.

When things are going wrong for you, it can be difficult to find optimism at that time. People tend to dwell on the negative and blind themselves into thinking

Khris Middleton believes the Washington Wizards can become a playoff team, highlighting growth in their young core and his leadership role.

Well, that was a depressing game for Washington Wizards fans. After a big win over the Philadelphia 76ers, they hoped to continue the momentum against the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers. Instead, the Wizards fell victim to one of the worst beat downs in recent NBA History.

Cooper Flagg is a special talent. It’s why NBA teams, including the Nets, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans, have essentially thrown their seasons away just for a chance

Jordan Poole is proud of Alex Sarr as the Wizards' rookie keeps getting buckets despite getting written off after Summer League.

NBA .com currently ranks third Wizards Alex Sarr in its Kia Rookie Ladder. Ascending the ranks after such a historically woeful team performance would be counterproductive, but his team-high 22 points do showcase the rookie's potential.

The 76ers are still trudging along with their plan. Maybe it will work. Maybe it won’t. When it became obvious this season was indeed a disaster, the Sixers pledged to do whatever to keep their first-round pick,