The Indiana Pacers managed to break their three-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Wizards with a score of 115-103. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 22 points, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 21 points and nine assists to secure the victory.
On the other side, rookies Alexandre Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points for the Wizards, who are currently on an 11-game losing streak and hold the NBA’s worst record at 2-13. Sarr also stood out with 14 rebounds in the game.
In addition to Siakam and Haliburton’s strong performances, Bennedict Mathurin added 16 points, Moses Brown had 15, and T.J. McConnell chipped in 12 points for the Pacers.
Despite the loss, the Wizards showed positive signs during the game, which they can use as building blocks moving forward, especially with six of their next eight games being played at home. The Pacers, who have struggled defensively in recent games, managed to tighten up in the fourth quarter, allowing only 16 points to secure the win.
Indiana put together a crucial 7-2 run in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to 105-98 with less than five minutes remaining. This stretch proved to be a turning point as the Wizards missed several shots and were unable to close the gap in the final minutes of the game.
Moses Brown, who was recently signed by the Pacers, made an immediate impact by scoring the team’s first eight points and finishing the first quarter with 11 points. The 25-year-old center from New York is now playing for his eighth team in just six seasons.
Looking ahead, the Pacers will face the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Monday night, while the Wizards will host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Both teams will be looking to carry the momentum from this game into their upcoming matchups as they aim to improve their records and climb up the standings in the NBA.
