The Indiana Pacers faced a challenging game against the Washington Wizards, a team entrenched at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Despite trailing by as much as 16 points and struggling with their shooting accuracy, the Pacers secured a 104-98 victory. This win, albeit a season-low in scoring, was crucial as they inch closer to clinching a top seed for the playoffs.

Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner were instrumental in the final moments, with Haliburton emphasizing resilience as key in their playoff push. The Pacers have now surpassed last season's win total and are aiming for home-court advantage in the first round, needing only one more victory or a Bucks loss to seal the No. 4 seed.