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Wizards End Road Woes in Dominant Pacers Victory
15 Dec
Summary
- Marvin Bagley III led the Wizards with a season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds.
- Washington secured their first road win in nearly two months against the Pacers.
- The Pacers struggled offensively, shooting 36.9% and 25.6% from three-point range.
The Washington Wizards halted a prolonged road losing streak, securing a decisive 108-89 win against the Indiana Pacers. Fueled by Marvin Bagley III's season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds, the Wizards also saw significant contributions from CJ McCollum with 18 points and Justin Champagnie with 13 points and 14 rebounds. This victory was Washington's first away from home in nearly two months, improving their road record.
The defensive effort from Washington proved pivotal, as the short-handed Pacers were held to their second-worst shooting percentage of the season at 36.9% and their third-worst mark from beyond the arc. Bennedict Mathurin's 15 points were insufficient to overcome the offensive struggles, with Indiana losing its second straight game.
This loss means Coach Rick Carlisle's pursuit of his 1,000th career victory is postponed. The Wizards are set to continue their three-game road trip against San Antonio, while the Pacers will host the New York Knicks in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals.
