Wizards
PacersThe Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 114-101 on Wednesday, November 11, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
The Pacers led 55-50 at halftime. They did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 37-24. The biggest lead for the Pacers was 16 points; the Wizards led by as many as 8.
Top performers
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points on 7-of-17 shooting, with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Ivica Zubac added 20 points and 12 rebounds. For the Wizards, Kyshawn George had 25 points on 9-of-20 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 13 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Anthony Davis (21 points and 13 rebounds); Ivica Zubac (20 points and 12 rebounds); Andrew Nembhard (17 points and 10 assists). The Pacers bench outscored the Wizards reserves 33-22.
- Pascal Siakam (IND): 28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 7-17 FG, 32 MIN
- Kyshawn George (WAS): 25 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST, 9-20 FG, 39 MIN
- Anthony Davis (WAS): 21 PTS, 13 REB, 0 AST, 7-20 FG, 34 MIN
- Ivica Zubac (IND): 20 PTS, 12 REB, 1 AST, 9-15 FG, 31 MIN
- Andrew Nembhard (IND): 17 PTS, 2 REB, 10 AST, 6-11 FG, 34 MIN
- Tre Johnson (WAS): 15 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 5-10 FG, 29 MIN
By the numbers
The Pacers shot 47.2% from the field (42-of-89) and went 9-of-30 from three-point range; the Wizards shot 41.1% and went 11-of-35 from deep. The Pacers outscored their opponents 60-44 in the paint. Fast-break points favored the Pacers, 17-9. Assists: Pacers 29, Wizards 12.
Context
The Pacers improved to 4-8, while the Wizards fell to 4-8, their fifth loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Pacers host the Knicks on Friday, Nov 13; the Wizards host the Pistons on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 16,679 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Officials: Dedric Taylor, CJ Washington and Tyler Ford.