In the video above: Abdia’s moves against Indiana >>
Lose height. Washington and Danny Abdia are counting three straight losses for the first time this season, after surrendering tonight (Monday through Tuesday) 116: 110 to Indiana. Abdia played his first game of his career at Indianapolis, and in 16 minutes finished with 2 points (1 of 4 from the field), 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal. The Wizards dropped to a 11:14 balance while the Pacers went up to 16:10.
Once again Washington opened with a left foot, and from the first quarter that ended at 28:18 she chased Indiana who did not have to shine to interrupt her four-game losing streak. In the second quarter Abdia recorded two consecutive positive moves in which he penetrated to the right and took care of points (once he scored alone, the second time he found Kyle Kozma nicely), and Rick Carlisle called a timeout when he saw the visitors get into things.
For some reason, Wes Ansald Jr. decided to take Abdia down to the bench precisely after his two good actions, and since then the Israeli has not been able to get into the rhythm. In the third quarter Abdia saw a few minutes as the leading quarterback alongside Bradley Bill who stood out with 34 points, but that Washington experience did not help her – because every time she bit the difference (which peaked at 17) – the Pacers rushed to stop the momentum and calm the winds in the hall. In the final minutes that were for protocol only the difference dropped to single digits.
Domantas Savonis celebrated under the baskets with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, Charis Lewart added 19 and Malcolm Brogdon 17 alongside 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Among the losers, who missed Spencer Dinwiddie, Kozma and Daniel Gaford scored 14 each, Monterz Harle 11 and Corey Kispert 10. Between Wednesday and Thursday Washington will host Detroit, for a game it must not lose.
Tough night in Indianapolis. #DCAboveAll | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/T6jxoWQ569
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 7, 2021
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