NBA · Final

Wizards Defeat Pacers 131-118 in Capital One Arena Showdown

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Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena

Washington Wizards 131, Indiana Pacers 118, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards?

Washington Wizards beat Indiana Pacers 131-118 at Capital One Arena on February 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards?

Washington Wizards were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.

The Washington Wizards secured a decisive 131-118 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the fourth meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Wizards having won three of the previous four encounters, thus showcasing their dominance in this series.

In terms of recent performance, the Wizards entered the game with a home record of 16-39 and had been showing signs of improvement, going 5-5 in their last ten games, including a win against the Pacers just the day before. They averaged 111.7 points scored per game while allowing 121.5 points during that stretch. The Wizards were riding a one-game winning streak and had a home record of 4-3 in their last seven games at Capital One Arena.

Conversely, the Pacers, with an overall record of 15-42, had struggled recently, going 4-6 in their last ten games. They averaged 115.4 points scored while allowing 119.8 points during that span. The Pacers were on a one-game losing streak and had a mixed away record of 2-4 in their last six away games.

The injury report for both teams played a significant role in the matchup. The Wizards were without Jamir Watkins, who was out due to a knee injury. Additionally, Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all listed as day-to-day, adding uncertainty to their lineup. The Pacers were missing Johnny Furphy due to a knee injury, while Tyrese Haliburton was also day-to-day with an Achilles issue, which could have impacted their performance.

From a betting perspective, DraftKings had the Wizards favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 230.5. The odds reflected the close nature of the matchup, but the Wizards' recent form and home advantage likely influenced the line.

The game conditions were typical for a February evening in Washington, D.C., with a lively atmosphere as fans gathered to support their team. The Wizards capitalized on their home court advantage, and their scoring was led by a strong offensive performance in the fourth quarter.

As the game progressed, the Wizards maintained control, particularly in the closing moments of the fourth quarter. Key scoring plays included a three-pointer by Jamir Watkins, assisted by Sharife Cooper, which extended their lead. The Wizards' ability to execute in critical moments was evident as they consistently answered the Pacers' scoring attempts, maintaining their lead.

Overall, the Wizards' victory not only solidified their standing in the season series against the Pacers but also provided a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this performance moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WSH -1.5	230.5 o -108 / u -112	Indiana Pacers +102 · Washington Wizards -122

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Injury report

Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers

Leaders

PointsAlondes Williams25Washington Wizards
AssistsBub Carrington7Washington Wizards
ReboundsAlondes Williams10Washington Wizards
PointsJay Huff22Indiana Pacers
AssistsKam Jones11Indiana Pacers
ReboundsJarace Walker12Indiana Pacers

Recent form

Washington Wizards

Last 10: 5-5Streak W1111.7 scored · 121.5 allowed per game4-3 at home

W112-105vs Indiana PacersFeb 20
L113-138at Cleveland CavaliersFeb 12
L101-132vs Miami HeatFeb 8
L113-127at Brooklyn NetsFeb 7
W126-117at Detroit PistonsFeb 6
L101-132vs New York KnicksFeb 4
W116-112vs Sacramento KingsFeb 1
L111-142vs Los Angeles LakersJan 31
W109-99vs Milwaukee BucksJan 30
W115-111vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 28

Indiana Pacers

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1115.4 scored · 119.8 allowed per game2-4 away

L105-112at Washington WizardsFeb 20
W115-110at Brooklyn NetsFeb 12
W137-134at New York KnicksFeb 11
L104-122at Toronto RaptorsFeb 8
L99-105at Milwaukee BucksFeb 7
L122-131vs Utah JazzFeb 4
L114-118vs Houston RocketsFeb 3
W129-124vs Atlanta HawksFeb 1
W113-110vs Chicago BullsJan 29
L116-132at Atlanta HawksJan 26

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Indiana Pacers	Washington Wizards
Field goals	43-90	55-95
Field goal %	48	58
Three-pointers	18-49	6-29
Three-point %	37	21
Free throws	14-21	15-19
Free throw %	67	79
Rebounds	40	48
Offensive rebounds	9	10
Defensive rebounds	31	38
Assists	32	36
Steals	12	14
Blocks	0	9
Turnovers	21	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	30	17
Fast-break points	23	18
Points in the paint	46	78
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	15	13
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	70	23

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter84-86Anthony Gill makes 2-foot running dunk (Alondes Williams assists)
3rd Quarter85-86Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 3
3rd Quarter86-86Kobe Brown makes free throw 3 of 3
3rd Quarter86-88Alondes Williams makes two point shot (Sharife Cooper assists)
3rd Quarter89-88Micah Potter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quenton Jackson assists)
3rd Quarter89-90Will Riley makes driving layup (Anthony Gill assists)
3rd Quarter92-90Quenton Jackson makes 28-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
3rd Quarter92-92Sharife Cooper makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter92-94Sharife Cooper makes driving layup
4th Quarter95-94Micah Potter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter95-96Alondes Williams makes 2-foot dunk (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter97-96Quenton Jackson makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter97-98Bub Carrington makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter99-98Taelon Peter makes 1-foot layup (Jarace Walker assists)
4th Quarter99-100Alondes Williams makes 8-foot two point shot (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter99-102Bub Carrington makes 6-foot pullup jump shot (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
4th Quarter99-104Bilal Coulibaly makes driving layup
4th Quarter99-106Bilal Coulibaly makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Anthony Gill assists)
4th Quarter102-106Jarace Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter102-108Jamir Watkins makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Alondes Williams assists)
4th Quarter104-108Quenton Jackson makes driving layup (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter104-110Anthony Gill makes 3-foot layup (Kadary Richmond assists)
4th Quarter104-111Alondes Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-112Alondes Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-112Jarace Walker makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kam Jones assists)
4th Quarter107-114Anthony Gill makes 1-foot layup (Alondes Williams assists)
4th Quarter108-114Micah Potter makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-114Micah Potter makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-116Alondes Williams makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter109-118Kadary Richmond makes 2-foot running dunk (Alondes Williams assists)
4th Quarter111-118Micah Potter makes layup (Jarace Walker assists)
4th Quarter111-120Sharife Cooper makes driving layup (Anthony Gill assists)
4th Quarter111-121Sharife Cooper makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter111-124Jamir Watkins makes 23-foot three pointer (Sharife Cooper assists)
4th Quarter114-124Taelon Peter makes 27-foot three point jumper (Quenton Jackson assists)
4th Quarter114-126Sharife Cooper makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter116-126Quenton Jackson makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter116-129Alondes Williams makes 28-foot three point jumper (Anthony Gill assists)
4th Quarter118-129Taelon Peter makes 1-foot layup (Jarace Walker assists)
4th Quarter118-131Jamir Watkins makes 1-foot driving dunk