Pacers Dominate Wizards in Convincing Victory
Friday, November 28, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers 119, Washington Wizards 86, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers?
Indiana Pacers beat Washington Wizards 119-86 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 28, 2025.
Who was favored in Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers?
Indiana Pacers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -258 (about 72% implied). The favorite won.
The Indiana Pacers secured a decisive victory against the Washington Wizards, finishing the game with a score of 119 to 86. This matchup, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, showcased the Pacers' ability to dominate at home despite their overall struggles this season. With this win, the Pacers now lead the series against the Wizards 1-0 for the current season.
Both teams have faced significant challenges this season, with the Pacers holding a home record of 3-16 and the Wizards at 2-16 overall. The Pacers have been on a rough stretch, entering this game with a record of 1-9 over their last ten games, including a three-game losing streak. They averaged 108.0 points scored and allowed 122.9 points during that span. Their last five games saw them record an average of 112.0 points while conceding 116.8 points.
In contrast, the Wizards also struggled, with a 1-9 record in their last ten games, but they managed to snap a six-game losing streak with a win against the Atlanta Hawks just prior to facing the Pacers. The Wizards averaged 115.1 points scored and allowed 129.0 points in their last ten games, with their last five games averaging 115.4 points scored and 124.6 points allowed.
At home, the Pacers have recorded one win in their last ten games, while the Wizards have not won any of their last seven games on the road. Historically, the Pacers have fared well against the Wizards, winning all four previous meetings this season, including a 104-98 victory in their last encounter on April 8, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the Pacers had Tyrese Haliburton listed as day-to-day due to an Achilles issue and Johnny Furphy out with a knee injury. The Wizards faced a more complex injury situation, with Jamir Watkins out due to a knee injury, while Alex Sarr, Anthony Davis, and Trae Young were all day-to-day with various ailments.
The betting market reflected the Pacers' status as favorites, with DraftKings pricing them at -6.5 on the spread and a money line of -258. The total for the game was set at 240.5, with over odds at -108.0 and under odds at -112.0.
The game conditions were favorable for the Pacers, who capitalized on their home court advantage. Fans should have watched for the performance of Tony Bradley, who contributed significantly to the scoring in the fourth quarter, and the overall teamwork displayed by the Pacers as they executed plays effectively. The scoring plays in the final quarter highlighted their dominance, including a driving dunk by Bennedict Mathurin and a three-point jumper by Taelon Peter, which capped off the scoring for the Pacers.
Overall, this matchup underscored the Pacers' potential to perform well at home, while the Wizards continue to search for answers as they struggle to find consistency in their game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | IND -6.5 | 240.5 o -108 / u -112 | Washington Wizards +210 · Indiana Pacers -258 |
Injury report
- Tyrese HaliburtonDay-To-DayAchillesIndiana Pacers
- Johnny FurphyOutKneeIndiana Pacers
- Jamir WatkinsOutKneeWashington Wizards
- Alex SarrDay-To-DayFootWashington Wizards
- Anthony DavisDay-To-DayFingerWashington Wizards
- Trae YoungDay-To-DayQuadricepsWashington Wizards
Leaders
- PointsPascal Siakam24Indiana Pacers
- AssistsT.J. McConnell8Indiana Pacers
- ReboundsPascal Siakam11Indiana Pacers
- PointsAlex Sarr24Washington Wizards
- AssistsKhris Middleton4Washington Wizards
- ReboundsAlex Sarr9Washington Wizards
Recent form
Indiana Pacers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L3108 scored · 122.9 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L95-97at Toronto RaptorsNov 27
- L117-122vs Detroit PistonsNov 25
- L109-120at Cleveland CavaliersNov 22
- W127-118vs Charlotte HornetsNov 20
- L112-127at Detroit PistonsNov 18
- L111-129vs Toronto RaptorsNov 16
- L98-133at Phoenix SunsNov 14
- L128-152at Utah JazzNov 12
- L83-114at Golden State WarriorsNov 10
- L100-117at Denver NuggetsNov 9
Washington Wizards
Last 10: 1-9Streak W1115.1 scored · 129 allowed per game0-6 away
- W132-113vs Atlanta HawksNov 26
- L120-121at Chicago BullsNov 23
- L110-140at Toronto RaptorsNov 22
- L109-120at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 20
- L106-129vs Brooklyn NetsNov 16
- L112-135at Houston RocketsNov 13
- L135-137at Detroit PistonsNov 11
- L105-111vs Dallas MavericksNov 9
- L115-148vs Cleveland CavaliersNov 8
- L107-136at Boston CelticsNov 6
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Washington Wizards | Indiana Pacers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 33-84 | 48-92 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 7-32 | 13-34 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 38 |
| Free throws | 13-20 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 65 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 40 |
| Assists | 18 | 27 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 7 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 5 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 58 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 33 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter55-73Jarace Walker makes 1-foot dunk (Jay Huff assists)
- 3rd Quarter57-73Alex Sarr makes driving layup (CJ McCollum assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-73Alex Sarr makes 27-foot three point shot (Bilal Coulibaly assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-75Bennedict Mathurin makes 9-foot jumper (Pascal Siakam assists)
- 3rd Quarter60-76Jarace Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter60-77Jarace Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter63-77Bilal Coulibaly makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kyshawn George assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-77Alex Sarr makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter65-80Jay Huff makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bennedict Mathurin assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-82Jay Huff makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter65-84T.J. McConnell makes 12-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter67-84Cam Whitmore makes 2-foot alley oop dunk shot (Bub Carrington assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-84Cam Whitmore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-84Cam Whitmore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter69-87Bennedict Mathurin makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Robinson-Earl assists)
- 3rd Quarter71-87Tristan Vukcevic makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Bub Carrington assists)
- 3rd Quarter71-89T.J. McConnell makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter71-91Isaiah Jackson makes 3-foot layup (T.J. McConnell assists)
- 3rd Quarter73-91Cam Whitmore makes layup (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 3rd Quarter73-94Garrison Mathews makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Robinson-Earl assists)
- 4th Quarter73-97Pascal Siakam makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ben Sheppard assists)
- 4th Quarter73-98Garrison Mathews makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter73-99Garrison Mathews makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter73-100Garrison Mathews makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter73-102Isaiah Jackson makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter75-102Khris Middleton makes 16-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter75-104Isaiah Jackson makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter77-104Khris Middleton makes 16-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter77-107Bennedict Mathurin makes 27-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter79-107Alex Sarr makes 7-foot running pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter81-107CJ McCollum makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter81-109T.J. McConnell makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter82-109Alex Sarr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter82-111Bennedict Mathurin makes driving dunk (T.J. McConnell assists)
- 4th Quarter82-113Tony Bradley makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-113Will Riley makes 13-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-114Tony Bradley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-114Will Riley makes driving layup (Tristan Vukcevic assists)
- 4th Quarter86-116Tony Bradley makes layup (RayJ Dennis assists)
- 4th Quarter86-119Taelon Peter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tony Bradley assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Indiana Pacers, below favours Washington Wizards.
Venue
- Gainbridge FieldhouseIndianapolis, IN
- Attendance16515
- OfficialsJason Goldenberg, Tyler Ford, Robert Hussey
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