Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers - News - October 25, 2023

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Jalen Smith - Approaches double-double off benchSmith accumulated 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 143-120 victory over the Wizards.

ImpactSmith came off the bench Wednesday but saw a decent role in the blowout victory. The 23-year-old was efficient from the floor and came within two rebounds of posting a double-double. He averaged 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game over 68 appearances last year, and it appears as though he'll serve as the Pacers' primary backup at center to begin the year after Daniel Theis didn't see any playing time Wednesday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Bennedict Mathurin - Well-rounded stat line in winMathurin amassed 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 143-120 win over the Wizards.

ImpactMathurin started in just 17 of 78 appearances last year, but he unsurprisingly took on a starting role during Wednesday's regular-season opener. He saw plenty of looks from the floor and also had an encouraging assist total after averaging just 1.5 assists per game last year. The 21-year-old should have an opportunity to take on a fairly prominent role for the Pacers during his second professional season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Corey Kispert - Scores 11 in defeatKispert notched 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 143-120 loss to the Pacers.

ImpactThe Wizards struggled to keep up during Wednesday's regular-season opener, but Kispert put together a decent stat line off the bench while seeing ample playing time. Washington isn't expected to be competitive this year, so it's possible Kispert's role remains steady after he averaged 11.1 points and 2.8 rebounds in 28.3 minutes per game last season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Pacers keeping coach Rick Carlisle on board with multiyear contract extension

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Indianapolis for the foreseeable future

OCTOBER 26, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Source: Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle agrees to contract extensionCarlisle just started the third season of his second stint with the franchise

OCTOBER 26, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM

Pacers sign Rick Carlisle to multiyear extensionWith 897 wins, Carlisle ranks second among active coaches, trailing only San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.

OCTOBER 26, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

Report: Pacers extend coach Rick Carlisle's contractIndiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has agreed to a multi-year extension, ESPN reported Thursday.

OCTOBER 26, 2023•SACBEE.COM

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