Washington Vs Indiana NBA: Wizards Outlast Pacers In Capital One Arena Thriller - In Pics

In an NBA 2025-26 thriller at Capital One Arena, the Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers by seven points with a decisive fourth-quarter run, thanks to finishing touches from Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill. The Wizards led by 17 early in the third quarter, but the Pacers responded with a 14-3 run to take a 92-91 lead early in the fourth. The hosts answered with their own 14-0 run, then closed the game 112-105 to snap a three-game slide. The two teams play again in Washington on Friday night.

Updated on: 20 February 2026 9:15 pm

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Alondes Williams

Washington Wizards guard Alondes Williams (31) reverse dunks over Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) and guard Taelon Peter (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Brian Keefe

Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Bilal Coulibaly

Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Micah Potter

Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) reacts after dunking during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Rick Carlisle

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Anthony Gill

Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill, right, goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) dunks near Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Kadary Richmond

Washington Wizards guard Kadary Richmond (19) battles for the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass

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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers NBA basketball-Kam Jones

Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones (7) looks to pass the ball against Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) and guard Jaden Hardy (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. | Photo: AP/Nick Wass