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Pacers win 114-101 to end a three-game losing streak to the Wizards.
Siakam scored 28 (12/12 FTs), Zubac had 20/12, Nembhard added 17/10a, McConnell with 7/7a in 13mins.
Next: Fri. v NYK (Cup game)
Pacers are going to record their first home win of the season. Game changed at the start of the 4th: a 14-0 run. Sparked by two-way forward Jalen Slawson off the bench.
Still, a lot of concerns. But a needed win before a brutal seven-game stretch.
Tied after 3, Pacers with an 8-0 burst on the Wizards to begin the fourth quarter.
Notably, Braden Smith is the only active Pacer to have not played tonight — after starting in the last four games. They've played the other 12.
Pacers grew their lead to 10, but quickly saw it cut to three. Carlisle uses another timeout, furious with the lack of rebounding.
Guys just standing + watching as Anthony Davis scores for the second possession in a row off an offensive rebound.
A much better second quarter from the Pacers, led by their interior scoring (22 to 8). Oubre Jr. made all four of his FGs and had three steals in the 2nd.
They have a 55-50 lead at the break.
Siakam and Zubac both have 12pts. Indiana's 3-point shooting (2 for 9) this season remains a concern.
Nembhard scores his first points of the game at the FT line with 2:03 left in the half. But he has 6asts.
Zubac and Oubre Jr. have helped lead a comeback, and now the Pacers lead 50-47.
They're crushing the Wizards in paint points.
Neither team shooting well. Pacers not staying disciplined defensively or on the glass — and that's been the story.
Now and for the season.
They need to put together consistent play, even more so with no margin for error.
Home crowd erupts as T.J. McConnell checks in for the first time this season at Gainbridge Fieldhouse — then immediately makes one of his pull-up jumpers.
The second unit is at their best with TJM and Toppin running it.
Pace, excitement and a jolt of energy.
Pacers back in action tonight vs the Wizards, and seeking their first home win of the season (0-4). Kelly Oubre Jr. starts over Braden Smith.
Fans getting their first look at 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa.
Noblesville Boom beat the Iowa Wolves 117-98 in their home opener, and it's win No. 1 of the season.
Jalen Slawson and Kobe Brown played in their first game this season with them. Good turnout of Pacers players + coaches here to support.
Pacers rookie Braden Smith isn’t in uniform for tonight’s G League game, just miles from where he grew up, but he’s here to support the team.
And he said a few words to the crowd before tipoff.
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