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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 29 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 132-124
24-28 33-30 38-34 37-32
Position#18
Record17-30
FormWLLLW
Points / game113.4
Allowed / game118.3
vs
Position#17
Record21-26
FormWWLWW
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game112.7
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Indiana Pacers
17 Jan 2027
WAS v IND
upcoming
20 Feb 2026
WAS131
IND118
19 Feb 2026
WAS112
IND105
27 Mar 2025
WAS109
IND162
12 Feb 2025
WAS130
IND134
15 Dec 2023
WAS137
IND123
11 Feb 2023
WAS127
IND113
28 Oct 2022
WAS117
IND127
06 Mar 2022
WAS133
IND123
22 Oct 2021
WAS135
IND134
20 May 2021
WAS142
IND115
03 May 2021
WAS154
IND141
29 Mar 2021
WAS132
IND124
03 Aug 2020
WAS100
IND111
15 Apr 2020
WAS v IND
upcoming
23 Feb 2019
WAS112
IND119
30 Jan 2019
WAS107
IND89
17 Mar 2018
WAS109
IND102
04 Mar 2018
WAS95
IND98
10 Feb 2017
WAS112
IND107
28 Dec 2016
WAS111
IND105
05 Mar 2016
WAS99
IND100
24 Nov 2015
WAS106
IND123
25 Mar 2015
WAS101
IND103
05 Nov 2014
WAS96
IND94
15 May 2014
WAS80
IND93
11 May 2014
WAS92
IND95
09 May 2014
WAS63
IND85
28 Mar 2014
WAS91
IND78
06 Apr 2013
WAS104
IND85
19 Nov 2012
WAS89
IND96
04 Apr 2012
WAS96
IND109
22 Mar 2012
WAS83
IND85
22 Feb 2011
WAS96
IND113
29 Dec 2010
WAS104
IND90
14 Apr 2010
WAS98
IND97
12 Dec 2009
WAS113
IND114
08 Feb 2009
WAS119
IND117
15 Dec 2008
WAS98
IND118
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
112-127
112
127
-15
96avg 102
A11/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
101-127
101
127
-26
85avg 102
H13/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
119-125
119
125
-6
106avg 102
H14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
122-133
122
133
-11
117avg 102
H15/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
119-121
119
121
-2
113avg 102
H17/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
131-122
131
122
+9
124avg 102
H18/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
106-113
106
113
-7
104avg 102
A21/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
113-131
113
131
-18
107avg 102
A23/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
102-106
102
106
-4
97avg 102
A25/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
106-92
106
92
+14
101avg 102
H28/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-35
36-32
23-27
27-33
15-32
38-31
23-31
25-33
33-36
32-28
30-30
24-31
23-32
32-37
34-36
33-28
38-34
28-32
27-36
26-19
31-20
33-26
36-36
31-40
30-25
26-38
27-25
23-25
31-39
18-30
31-39
33-23
25-20
35-25
18-22
24-39
33-22
35-19
11-34
27-17
232.8Avg total
113.1Scored
119.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)113.4118.3231.7-4.936%
Season at home (25)116.2119.1235.3-3.040%
Season away (22)110.4117.4227.7-7.032%
Last 10 (10)113.1119.7232.8-6.620%
Last 5 (5)111.6112.8224.4-1.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)117.0123.3240.3-6.343%
vs Similar ◀ (15)109.6114.5224.1-4.940%
vs Weaker (1)131.0119.0250.0+12.0100%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
103-113
103
113
-10
90avg 103
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
100-105
100
105
-5
89avg 103
A13/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
122-111
122
111
+11
118avg 103
A14/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
106-121
106
121
-15
97avg 103
A16/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
115-124
115
124
-9
109avg 103
H17/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
137-110
137
110
+27
143avg 103
A20/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
109-106 OT
109
106
+3
99avg 103
A21/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
113-140
113
140
-27
92avg 103
A23/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
116-111
116
111
+5
101avg 103
H24/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
109-94
109
94
+15
104avg 103
A27/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-28
23-33
22-21
29-31
28-20
26-26
25-25
21-34
29-33
33-24
35-20
25-34
32-32
24-33
35-22
15-34
40-25
21-33
30-31
24-35
32-30
36-28
31-24
38-28
32-26
25-23
22-21
19-28
26-48
34-35
34-27
19-30
21-24
36-27
29-28
30-32
31-29
30-19
21-27
27-19
226.5Avg total
113.0Scored
113.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)112.6112.7225.3-0.145%
Season at home (21)112.7113.0225.8-0.338%
Season away (26)112.5112.4224.9+0.050%
Last 10 (10)113.0113.5226.5-0.550%
Last 5 (5)116.8112.2229.0+4.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)108.2119.5227.7-11.310%
vs Similar ◀ (17)114.4109.3223.6+5.153%
vs Weaker (3)122.7119.0241.7+3.7100%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -5.6-5.6Q3: +3.8+3.8Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: -5.8-5.8
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -1.0-1.0Q1: +0.5+0.5Q2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -5.6-5.6Q3: +3.8+3.8Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: -5.8-5.8
Washington WizardsIndiana Pacers
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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
62-67
62
67
-5
A11/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
53-63
53
63
-10
H13/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H15/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
D
66-66
66
66
+0
H17/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
64-46
64
46
+18
H18/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
56-63
56
63
-7
A21/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
49-69
49
69
-20
A23/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
60-45
60
45
+15
A25/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
68-41
68
41
+27
H28/03
NBA
119.1Avg total
59.8Scored
59.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.561.5118.9-4.037%-
Last 30 at home (17)59.661.4120.9-1.841%-
Last 30 away (13)54.761.6116.3-6.931%-
Last 10 (10)59.859.3119.1+0.540%-
Last 5 (5)59.452.8112.2+6.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)56.661.2117.9-4.636%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)57.361.2118.5-3.933%-
vs Weaker (1)72.069.0141.0+3.0100%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
52-61
52
61
-9
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
54-46
54
46
+8
A13/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
W
62-57
62
57
+5
A14/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
56-65
56
65
-9
A16/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H17/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
68-58
68
58
+10
A20/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
57-49
57
49
+8
A21/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
60-83
60
83
-23
A23/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
57-51
57
51
+6
H24/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
61-48
61
48
+13
A27/03
NBA
116.4Avg total
58.8Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.658.2114.9-1.647%-
Last 30 at home (12)56.755.1111.8+1.658%-
Last 30 away (18)56.660.3116.9-3.739%-
Last 10 (10)58.857.6116.4+1.270%-
Last 5 (5)60.657.8118.4+2.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)53.762.7116.4-9.030%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)57.654.5112.1+3.259%-
vs Weaker (3)60.764.7125.3-4.033%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 113.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.8 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.532.4
54.5%
52.8%64.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.29.5
34.9%
36.6%28.5
🏀 Free throws25.719.8
77.0%
77.7%19.8
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 113.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.228.1
52.8%
52.8%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.914.3
36.8%
36.6%42.9
🏀 Free throws17.513.9
79.4%
77.7%13.9
They take 92.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 29 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
WLLLWLLLLL
Indiana Pacers
WWLWWLLWLL
#18
League position
#17
-6.2
Net rating
-0.5
105.8
Offensive rating
110.1
111.9
Defensive rating
110.6
53.8%
Effective FG%
53.8%
53.2%
Opp. effective FG%
54.3%
14.5%
Turnover %
12.5%
16.0%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.19
34.9%
3-point %
36.8%
59.2%
Assist %
64.6%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence105.8 · 110.1Defence111.9 · 110.6Shooting53.8% · 53.8%3-point %34.9% · 36.8%Ball care14.5% · 12.5%Off. rebounds16.0% · 22.0%Free throws0.30 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)20% · 50%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ Indiana Pacers
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
28/03/21HDetroit Pistons106-92
25/03/21ANew York Knicks102-106
23/03/21ANew York Knicks113-131
21/03/21ABrooklyn Nets106-113
18/03/21HUtah Jazz131-122
17/03/21HSacramento Kings119-121
15/03/21HMilwaukee Bucks122-133
14/03/21HMilwaukee Bucks119-125
13/03/21HPhiladelphia 76ers101-127
11/03/21AMemphis Grizzlies112-127
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/03/21ADallas Mavericks109-94
24/03/21HDetroit Pistons116-111
23/03/21AMilwaukee Bucks113-140
21/03/21AMiami Heat109-106 OT
20/03/21AMiami Heat137-110
17/03/21HBrooklyn Nets115-124
16/03/21ADenver Nuggets106-121
14/03/21APhoenix Suns122-111
13/03/21ALos Angeles Lakers100-105
05/03/21HDenver Nuggets103-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW36%
HomeLLLWW40%
AwayLLLLL32%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472522
Win %36%40%32%
Points / game113.4116.2110.4
Allowed / game118.3119.1117.4
Point differential-4.9-3.0-7.0
Avg total231.7235.3227.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%20%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (16)57% (7)56% (9)
Overtime %2%0%5%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW45%
HomeLLLLW38%
AwayLWWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472126
Win %45%38%50%
Points / game112.6112.7112.5
Allowed / game112.7113.0112.4
Point differential-0.1-0.3+0.0
Avg total225.3225.8224.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%19%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (16)38% (8)38% (8)
Overtime %11%10%12%
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 Utah Jazz48371177%117.1107.8+9.4
2 Philadelphia 76ers48341471%114.6109.2+5.3
3 Brooklyn Nets48331569%119.1114.5+4.6
4 Los Angeles Lakers51341767%110.7105.7+5.0
5 Phoenix Suns49311863%112.7107.6+5.1
6 Los Angeles Clippers50311962%113.9109.0+4.9
7 Denver Nuggets49301961%116.0110.0+6.0
8 Milwaukee Bucks48291960%118.7113.2+5.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers50292158%114.1115.8-1.7
10 New York Knicks50272354%104.8103.5+1.3
11 Dallas Mavericks47252253%112.5111.3+1.2
12 Memphis Grizzlies47242351%112.1111.1+1.0
13 Atlanta Hawks50252550%112.5111.4+1.1
14 San Antonio Spurs46232350%109.1110.9-1.8
15 Charlotte Hornets49242549%111.7112.5-0.8
16 Golden State Warriors49242549%112.5113.4-1.0
17 Boston Celtics48232548%111.6111.2+0.4
18 Miami Heat48232548%106.4108.1-1.7
19 New Orleans Pelicans47222547%115.6114.3+1.3
20 Sacramento Kings50232746%114.4118.3-3.8
21 Chicago Bulls48222646%112.5113.1-0.6
22 Indiana Pacers47212645%112.6112.7-0.1
23 Oklahoma City Thunder48202842%106.3112.0-5.8
24 Toronto Raptors49202941%112.1112.2-0.0
25 Cleveland Cavaliers50193138%103.2110.7-7.5
26 Washington Wizards47173036%113.4118.3-4.9
27 Orlando Magic50173334%105.1111.4-6.3
28 Houston Rockets49163333%107.8112.4-4.7
29 Detroit Pistons49143529%105.9109.3-3.4
30 Minnesota Timberwolves49123724%109.4117.3-7.9
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
Washington Wizards24333837132
Indiana Pacers28303432124
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