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Pacers Host Wizards in Sunday Matinee With Indiana Favored

Injuries frame a matchup pitting Siakam’s scoring against a defense allowing 128.3 points per game.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 28: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against Jay Huff #32 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half of the NBA basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Tip-off is 3 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with Indiana listed around -9 to -9.5 and totals in the mid-230s.
  • Indiana enters 6-19 and Washington 3-20, a rematch of the Pacers’ 119-86 win on Nov. 29.
  • The Pacers remain short-handed, with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season and Obi Toppin, Ben Sheppard and Aaron Nesmith listed out.
  • Washington is on a four-game skid and has yielded an NBA-worst 128.3 points per game, including 130 allowed in each of its last three.
  • Bub Carrington is coming off 27 points and eight assists vs. Cleveland, while reports differ on Alex Sarr’s availability after a right adductor strain.