Wizards beat the Pacers 112-105, snapping a 3-game slide

Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill lead Wizards to victory over Pacers

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers 112-105 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill each scored 13 points and helped spark a decisive fourth-quarter run for the Wizards.

Why it matters

The Wizards have been struggling lately, so this win helps them get back on track and stay competitive in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The details

Kadary Richmond and Jaden Hardy also scored 13 points each for the Wizards. The game was close throughout, but the Wizards pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Bub Carrington

A key player for the Washington Wizards who scored 13 points in the win over the Pacers.

Anthony Gill

A Washington Wizards player who also scored 13 points and helped spark the team's decisive fourth-quarter run.

Kadary Richmond

A Washington Wizards player who scored 13 points in the win over the Pacers.

Jaden Hardy

A Washington Wizards player who scored 13 points in the victory over the Pacers.

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What they’re saying

“We really needed this win to get back on track. The guys played hard and we were able to pull it out in the end.”

— Bub Carrington, Washington Wizards player

The takeaway

This win is an important step for the Wizards as they look to climb back up the Eastern Conference standings and secure a playoff spot.