Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton added 22 points as the Pacers secured a 104-98 victory over the Washington Wizards, marking their fifth consecutive win. The Pacers pulled ahead late in the game, with crucial three-pointers from Aaron Nesmith and Myles Turner, solidifying their position for a potential playoff push.

Justin Champagnie was the standout for the Wizards, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Despite a strong first half where the game was tied at halftime, the Wizards faltered in the second half, suffering their third straight loss and deepening their struggles as they sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. With only three games left, they now face the possibility of finishing with one of the worst records in franchise history.