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Indiana Pacers vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 23 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 105-89
27-25 26-21 31-18 21-25
Position#13
Record21-12
FormWWLLW
Points / game106.2
Allowed / game101.0
vs
Position#25
Record13-20
FormLWLLW
Points / game114.0
Allowed / game118.4
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Washington Wizards
30 Jan 2027
IND v WAS
upcoming
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IND v WAS
upcoming
14 Dec 2025
IND89
WAS108
28 Nov 2025
IND119
WAS86
08 Apr 2025
IND104
WAS98
24 Nov 2024
IND115
WAS103
10 Jan 2024
IND112
WAS104
25 Oct 2023
IND143
WAS120
09 Dec 2022
IND121
WAS111
19 Oct 2022
IND107
WAS114
16 Feb 2022
IND113
WAS108
06 Dec 2021
IND116
WAS110
08 May 2021
IND132
WAS133
06 Nov 2019
IND121
WAS106
23 Dec 2018
IND105
WAS89
10 Dec 2018
IND109
WAS101
05 Feb 2018
IND102
WAS111
16 Feb 2017
IND98
WAS111
19 Dec 2016
IND107
WAS105
15 Jan 2016
IND104
WAS118
14 Apr 2015
IND99
WAS95
08 Nov 2014
IND90
WAS97
13 May 2014
IND79
WAS102
07 May 2014
IND86
WAS82
05 May 2014
IND96
WAS102
10 Jan 2014
IND93
WAS66
29 Nov 2013
IND93
WAS73
02 Jan 2013
IND89
WAS81
10 Nov 2012
IND89
WAS85
29 Mar 2012
IND93
WAS89
06 Apr 2011
IND136
WAS112
31 Dec 2010
IND95
WAS86
24 Mar 2010
IND99
WAS82
06 Nov 2009
IND102
WAS86
29 Mar 2009
IND124
WAS115
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
96-90
96
90
+6
93avg 96
H05/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
112-90
112
90
+22
108avg 96
A08/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
107-97
107
97
+10
102avg 96
H09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
109-101
109
101
+8
116avg 96
H11/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
113-97
113
97
+16
113avg 96
H13/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
113-101
113
101
+12
109avg 96
A15/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
110-99
110
99
+11
105avg 96
H16/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
91-92
91
92
-1
78avg 96
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
96-99
96
99
-3
91avg 96
A20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
114-106
114
106
+8
104avg 96
A22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-21
20-24
27-22
26-23
28-25
29-20
29-25
26-20
24-31
30-21
19-18
34-27
29-33
30-17
28-25
22-26
29-23
29-20
27-27
28-27
24-34
25-25
31-18
33-24
28-26
28-27
23-20
31-26
19-21
25-24
24-22
23-25
34-24
24-26
27-25
11-24
37-27
22-22
25-31
30-26
203.3Avg total
106.1Scored
97.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)106.2101.0207.2+5.264%
Season at home (16)104.397.4201.7+6.969%
Season away (17)107.9104.4212.3+3.559%
Last 10 (10)106.197.2203.3+8.980%
Last 5 (5)104.899.4204.2+5.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)113.097.0210.0+16.0100%
vs Similar (18)106.3101.7208.0+4.756%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)102.999.4202.3+3.573%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#30
W
110-107
110
107
+3
102avg 103
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
131-117
131
117
+14
130avg 103
A06/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
101-116
101
116
-15
89avg 103
A09/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
101-109
101
109
-8
84avg 103
A11/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
125-130 OT
125
130
-5
114avg 103
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
118-125
118
125
-7
105avg 103
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
128-110
128
110
+18
121avg 103
H16/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
110-118
110
118
-8
99avg 103
A19/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
118-136
118
136
-18
110avg 103
A20/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
149-146 OT
149
146
+3
147avg 103
H23/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
26-29
34-19
24-27
33-25
39-24
31-45
28-23
25-38
21-24
20-25
35-29
33-29
17-30
25-28
26-22
28-24
27-22
22-38
36-29
31-27
28-43
26-31
33-24
33-23
38-28
28-25
29-34
24-35
30-23
28-24
28-36
28-34
30-36
32-31
28-35
33-29
22-26
28-24
26-30
240.5Avg total
119.1Scored
121.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)114.0118.4232.4-4.539%
Season at home (15)118.7115.6234.3+3.160%
Season away (18)110.0120.8230.8-10.822%
Last 10 (10)119.1121.4240.5-2.340%
Last 5 (5)124.6127.0251.6-2.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)114.0127.9241.9-13.911%
vs Similar (16)112.4115.2227.6-2.944%
vs Weaker (5)117.4111.8229.2+5.680%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: +3.6+3.6Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: +2.7+2.7Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +0.4+0.4
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: +3.6+3.6Q2: -0.7-0.7Q3Q3: +2.7+2.7Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +0.4+0.4
Indiana PacersWashington Wizards
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
43-45
43
45
-2
H05/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
57-45
57
45
+12
A08/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
54-52
54
52
+2
H09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H11/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
58-43
58
43
+15
H13/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
49-59
49
59
-10
A15/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H16/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
44-45
44
45
-1
H19/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A20/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
59-49
59
49
+10
A22/12
NBA
102.8Avg total
53.7Scored
49.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.752.2105.9+1.457%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.948.699.5+2.257%-
Last 30 away (16)56.155.4111.5+0.856%-
Last 10 (10)53.749.1102.8+4.670%-
Last 5 (5)53.251.2104.4+2.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)58.043.0101.0+15.0100%-
vs Similar (18)54.152.8106.8+1.361%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)52.652.2104.8+0.545%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#30
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
72-49
72
49
+23
A06/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
46-62
46
62
-16
A09/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A11/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
55-46
55
46
+9
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
59-70
59
70
-11
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
71-51
71
51
+20
H16/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A19/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
58-70
58
70
-12
A20/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
D
55-55
55
55
+0
H23/12
NBA
115.3Avg total
57.2Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.861.0116.8-5.127%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.257.8114.9-0.646%-
Last 30 away (17)54.863.4118.2-8.612%-
Last 10 (10)57.258.1115.3-0.930%-
Last 5 (5)59.460.8120.2-1.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)55.666.6122.1-11.022%-
vs Similar (16)55.759.4115.1-3.725%-
vs Weaker (5)56.856.0112.8+0.840%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 106.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.7 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.531.5
51.2%
51.7%63.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.08.9
35.6%
35.4%26.7
🏀 Free throws20.816.4
78.8%
76.6%16.4
They take 86.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 119.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.3 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.933.0
56.0%
51.7%66.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.712.1
35.9%
35.4%36.3
🏀 Free throws22.516.8
74.7%
76.6%16.8
They take 92.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 23 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WLLWWWWWWW
Washington Wizards
WLLWLLLLWW
#13
League position
#25
+9.0
Net rating
-2.2
106.8
Offensive rating
111.8
97.8
Defensive rating
114.0
51.8%
Effective FG%
55.2%
47.1%
Opp. effective FG%
55.9%
14.2%
Turnover %
12.5%
24.1%
Off. rebound %
20.0%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.24
35.6%
3-point %
35.9%
64.1%
Assist %
64.7%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence106.8 · 111.8Defence97.8 · 114.0Shooting51.8% · 55.2%3-point %35.6% · 35.9%Ball care14.2% · 12.5%Off. rebounds24.1% · 20.0%Free throws0.24 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)80% · 40%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ Washington Wizards
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/18ABrooklyn Nets114-106
20/12/18AToronto Raptors96-99
19/12/18HCleveland Cavaliers91-92
16/12/18HNew York Knicks110-99
15/12/18APhiladelphia 76ers113-101
13/12/18HMilwaukee Bucks113-97
11/12/18HWashington Wizards109-101
09/12/18HSacramento Kings107-97
08/12/18AOrlando Magic112-90
05/12/18HChicago Bulls96-90
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/12/18HPhoenix Suns149-146 OT
20/12/18AHouston Rockets118-136
19/12/18AAtlanta Hawks110-118
16/12/18HLos Angeles Lakers128-110
15/12/18ABrooklyn Nets118-125
13/12/18HBoston Celtics125-130 OT
11/12/18AIndiana Pacers101-109
09/12/18ACleveland Cavaliers101-116
06/12/18AAtlanta Hawks131-117
04/12/18ANew York Knicks110-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW64%
HomeWWWWL69%
AwayLWWLW59%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %64%69%59%
Points / game106.2104.3107.9
Allowed / game101.097.4104.4
Point differential+5.2+6.9+3.5
Avg total207.2201.7212.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%38%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)33% (3)50% (4)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW39%
HomeWWLWW60%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331518
Win %39%60%22%
Points / game114.0118.7110.0
Allowed / game118.4115.6120.8
Point differential-4.5+3.1-10.8
Avg total232.4234.3230.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%33%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)40% (5)67% (3)
Overtime %12%20%6%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Toronto Raptors35251071%114.3107.6+6.7
2 Milwaukee Bucks32221069%116.9108.5+8.4
3 Oklahoma City Thunder31211068%112.0105.3+6.7
4 Denver Nuggets31211068%110.0104.3+5.7
5 Golden State Warriors33221167%115.6110.6+5.0
6 Philadelphia 76ers34221265%114.6111.7+2.8
7 Indiana Pacers33211264%106.2101.0+5.2
8 Los Angeles Lakers32191359%113.2111.4+1.8
9 Los Angeles Clippers32191359%115.2114.2+1.1
10 Boston Celtics31181358%111.1104.8+6.3
11 Portland Trail Blazers32181456%111.1110.5+0.7
12 Houston Rockets32171553%109.2108.5+0.7
13 Sacramento Kings32171553%114.9116.4-1.5
14 San Antonio Spurs34181653%111.3109.5+1.8
15 Charlotte Hornets31161552%113.2110.6+2.6
16 Memphis Grizzlies32161650%101.8102.2-0.5
17 Dallas Mavericks31151648%110.4109.6+0.8
18 Miami Heat31151648%106.2106.8-0.6
19 Detroit Pistons31151648%108.4109.5-1.1
20 Utah Jazz34161847%106.9105.9+1.0
21 New Orleans Pelicans33151845%116.3115.2+1.1
22 Orlando Magic31141745%102.8106.9-4.1
23 Brooklyn Nets34151944%110.5111.3-0.8
24 Minnesota Timberwolves32141844%110.8111.6-0.8
25 Washington Wizards33132039%114.0118.4-4.5
26 Atlanta Hawks3292328%108.7117.9-9.2
27 New York Knicks3492526%108.6115.9-7.3
28 Cleveland Cavaliers3382524%103.1111.6-8.5
29 Phoenix Suns3382524%104.6113.5-8.8
30 Chicago Bulls3382524%100.6110.5-9.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Indiana Pacers27263121105
Washington Wizards2521182589
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