Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 20, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards, 20 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards
Indiana PacersPositionWashington Wizards
Aaron Nesmith
30.0 mpg · 12.8 pts
Aaron Nesmith
PG
Carlton Carrington
Carlton Carrington
28.0 mpg · 5.5 pts
Andrew Nembhard
31.9 mpg · 17.1 pts
Andrew Nembhard
SG
Bilal Coulibaly
Bilal Coulibaly
26.7 mpg · 7.2 pts
Kobe Brown
26.7 mpg · 4.7 pts
Kobe Brown
SF
Tre Johnson
Tre Johnson
24.7 mpg · 8.8 pts
Jarace Walker
24.1 mpg · 7.4 pts
Jarace Walker
PF
KyShawn George
KyShawn George
29.8 mpg · 17.9 pts
Jay Huff
20.1 mpg · 7.1 pts
Jay Huff
C
Alexandre Sarr
Alexandre Sarr
28.2 mpg · 9.9 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
30
2nd
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
17
3rd
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
16
4th
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
32
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
32
2nd
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
30
3rd
T.J. McConnellT.J. McConnell
4.0p · 1.0r · 2.0a
Min
17
4th
Quenton JacksonQuenton Jackson
10.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
16
5th
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
6th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
28
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Kobe BrownKobe Brown
4.7p · 2.3r · 1.0a
Min
27
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
32
4th
Aaron NesmithAaron Nesmith
12.8p · 2.3r · 1.8a
Min
30
5th
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
28
6th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
24
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
24
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
28
4th
Kobe BrownKobe Brown
4.7p · 2.3r · 1.0a
Min
27
5th
Jay HuffJay Huff
7.1p · 3.8r · 1.0a
Min
20
6th
Andrew NembhardAndrew Nembhard
17.1p · 2.1r · 7.6a
Min
32
C
Center
Starter
Jay HuffJay Huff
7.1p · 3.8r · 1.0a
Min
20
2nd
Pascal SiakamPascal Siakam
22.2p · 6.8r · 4.3a
Min
34
3rd
Obi ToppinObi Toppin
13.4p · 5.0r · 1.6a
Min
28
4th
Kobe BrownKobe Brown
4.7p · 2.3r · 1.0a
Min
27
5th
Jarace WalkerJarace Walker
7.4p · 5.7r · 1.8a
Min
24
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards starting lineups?

For 20 February 2026, the Indiana Pacers are expected to start Jay Huff, Jarace Walker, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Kobe Brown. The Washington Wizards are expected to start KyShawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, Carlton Carrington, Tre Johnson and Alexandre Sarr. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Pacers vs Wizards?

For 20 February 2026, the Indiana Pacers are without 3 players: Johnny Furphy (Out), Ben Sheppard (Out) and Tyrese Haliburton (Out), and the Washington Wizards are without 4 players: Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Jamir Watkins (Out), Justin Champagnie (Out) and Reece Beekman (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.