The Wizards can trade for many All-Star and former All-NBA players this season. It has been discussed trading for Lamelo Ball, which would be a bad idea, or even for Zion Williamson, whose time with the New Orleans Pelicans is coming to an end.

Sunday afternoon inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse was supposed to be one of those rare moments this season where the Indiana Pacers could actually breathe easy.

The two teams first met each other on Nov. 28, with Indiana cruising to a convincing 119-86 win. Wizards’ Alex Sarr delivered an impressive 24-point performance, but it was not enough to keep his team competitive. Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin led the way for the Pacers, combining for 44 points and 19 of the team’s 48 made field goals.

The Indiana Pacers are starting a losing streak after falling at home to the Washington Wizards on Sunday afternoon inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This was a rar

The Pacers have lost two straight and fell to 6-20 overall. The Wizards, still owners of the Eastern Conference's worst record and the second-worst mark in the NBA, improved to 4-21.

Washington Wizards wing Cam Whitmore has not been working as hard as some in the organization would like, per reports.

The Pacers host the Wizards as 8.5-point favorites with a total of 235.5 points.

The Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers meet Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tip-off is 3 p.m. ET

A pair of Eastern Conference cellar-dwellers in the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers meet on Sunday at Indianapolis, with each looking to ignite a much-needed spark.