Pascal Siakam had 28 points and eight rebounds as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101 on Wednesday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Down by as many as 8, the Pacers rallied. The lead changed hands 12 times. It was 77-77 after three quarters, and 100-84 with six minutes left. A 15-0 run in the third quarter swung the game.
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For Indiana, Pascal Siakam finished with 28 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Ivica Zubac added 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Andrew Nembhard chipped in 17 points and 10 assists.
For Washington, Kyshawn George led the way with 25 points, nine rebounds and three assists, and Anthony Davis added 21 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double.
The Pacers improved to 4-8. The Wizards dropped to 4-8.
The Pacers sit third in the Central Division. Indiana is 1-5 at home and 3-3 away from home. The Wizards are 10th in the Eastern Conference and have lost five straight. Washington is 2-2 at home and 2-6 away from home.
The Pacers are back in action when they host the New York Knicks on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Wizards next host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
