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The Pacers have lost two straight and fell to 6-20 overall. The Wizards, still owners of the Eastern Conference's worst record and the second-worst mark in the NBA, improved to 4-21.
The Indiana Pacers are looking to make it three wins in a row when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The Pacers have won four of their last six
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Washington Wizards 108-89 in what coach Rick Carlisle called an "unacceptable" performance. Carlisle noted bad signs just 77 seconds into the game, calling an early timeout due to a lack of energy and aggression.
Indiana’s roster instability at the center position began after Myles Turner left the franchise in free agency. Turner signed a four-year, $108.9 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, ending his long tenure with the Pacers shortly after the team’s Finals run.
The Pacers host the Wizards as 8.5-point favorites with a total of 235.5 points.
Over the last 10 games, the Pacers rank sixth in defensive rating at 111.4, and the Sixers rank seventh at 111.5. In that span, Indiana ranks 17th in offensive rating at 114.5, and Philadelphia ranks 25th in offensive rating at 110. The Pacers are 18th in points per game at 114.5, while the Sixers are 17th at 114.8.
Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and CJ McCollum scored 18 points on Sunday as the Washington Wizards beat the Indiana Pacers 108-89 for their first road win in nearly two months.
The Indiana Pacers are one of the worst teams in the NBA, but they have been picking up a little bit of steam as of late. They have won three of their last fiv
Sunday’s NBA games on December 14, 2025 gave fans a little bit of everything. Some teams stepped up on the road. Others fell apart late. Defense won a few games, while execution decided the close ones.
The Indiana Pacers look to win three straight for the first time this season as they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Sunday afternoon inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse was supposed to be one of those rare moments this season where the Indiana Pacers could actually breathe easy.