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The Washington Wizards abysmal season continues, as the team lost 89-81 to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The loss pushed Washington to 4-26 on the season, including a 1-14 record on the road.
The Wizards struggled on offense for most of the night, shooting 42 percent from the field, including a dismal 3-13 from beyond the arc. Jordan Crawford had a strong game off the bench for Washington, scoring 20 points while dishing out seven assists. Kevin Seraphin also played well as a reserve, scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
Washington had problems keeping Paul George in check, who scored 29 points and hauled in 14 rebounds. D.J. Augistin also played well, scoring 18 points thanks to a 9-10 night from the free-throw line.
The Miami Heat increased their lead last night in the Eastern Conference, winning 119-109 against the Dallas Mavericks in overtime. LeBron James had a dominant performance, scoring 32 points with 12 rebounds and nine assists.