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Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 21 May 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 142-115
30-29 36-23 48-31 28-32
Position#18
Record35-41
FormLLWWL
Points / game115.8
Allowed / game117.9
vs
Position#17
Record35-41
FormWLLWW
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game115.2
USANBANBA - Final· 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
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
124-125
124
125
-1
113avg 106
A02/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
154-141
154
141
+13
162avg 106
H03/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
134-135
134
135
-1
122avg 106
A06/05
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
131-129 OT
131
129
+2
123avg 106
A06/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
133-132 OT
133
132
+1
122avg 106
A08/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
124-125
124
125
-1
114avg 106
A10/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
116-120
116
120
-4
103avg 106
A12/05
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
120-105
120
105
+15
111avg 106
H14/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
115-110
115
110
+5
109avg 106
H16/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
100-118
100
118
-18
no box
A19/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-38
39-32
32-19
27-36
36-31
46-35
40-36
32-39
37-29
34-42
24-32
39-32
31-33
20-27
31-26
33-29
33-32
30-30
29-39
32-23
32-34
30-27
17-35
45-29
30-35
29-21
32-27
25-37
31-33
27-23
33-20
29-29
22-36
30-20
27-34
36-20
21-27
33-25
26-38
20-28
249.1Avg total
125.1Scored
124.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)115.8117.9233.6-2.146%
Season at home (38)117.6117.9235.5-0.353%
Season away (38)113.9117.9231.8-4.039%
Last 10 (10)125.1124.0249.1+1.150%
Last 5 (5)115.0115.6230.6-0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)115.3121.8237.2-6.533%
vs Similar ◀ (18)118.8117.8236.7+1.061%
vs Weaker (6)123.3106.7230.0+16.7100%
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
Washington Wizards
#18
L
141-154
141
154
-13
128avg 105
A03/05
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
93-104
93
104
-11
90avg 105
H06/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
133-126
133
126
+7
135avg 105
H07/05
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
132-133 OT
132
133
-1
125avg 105
H08/05
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
111-102
111
102
+9
111avg 105
A10/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
103-94
103
94
+9
101avg 105
H12/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
133-142
133
142
-9
119avg 105
H13/05
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
115-122
115
122
-7
107avg 105
H15/05
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
125-113
125
113
+12
123avg 105
A16/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
144-117
144
117
+27
no box
H18/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-36
35-46
36-40
39-32
26-30
21-26
21-29
25-19
36-26
36-32
38-38
23-30
32-33
30-30
39-29
23-32
27-28
26-32
26-17
32-25
26-33
25-29
24-13
28-19
38-39
28-30
30-40
37-33
28-36
28-28
32-32
27-26
31-30
37-25
26-28
31-30
40-24
29-21
39-33
36-39
243.7Avg total
123.0Scored
120.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)115.3115.2230.5+0.146%
Season at home (38)113.5115.6229.1-2.137%
Season away (38)117.1114.9232.0+2.255%
Last 10 (10)123.0120.7243.7+2.350%
Last 5 (5)124.0117.6241.6+6.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)115.0122.2237.2-7.220%
vs Similar ◀ (18)117.0119.6236.6-2.639%
vs Weaker (7)128.6113.1241.7+15.4100%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +0.0+0.0Q2Q2: +3.6+3.6Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +1.6+1.6
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: +0.0+0.0Q2Q2: +3.6+3.6Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: -1.5-1.5Q3: +1.2+1.2Q4Q4: +1.6+1.6Q4: +1.6+1.6
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
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
65-70
65
70
-5
A02/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
82-66
82
66
+16
H03/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
D
71-71
71
71
+0
A06/05
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
51-60
51
60
-9
A06/05
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
63-62
63
62
+1
A08/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A10/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A12/05
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H14/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H16/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A19/05
NBA
122.7Avg total
61.7Scored
61.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.258.8120.0+2.467%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.957.5118.4+3.464%-
Last 30 away (16)61.459.9121.3+1.669%-
Last 10 (10)61.761.0122.7+0.760%-
Last 5 (5)57.056.2113.2+0.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)61.561.7123.2-0.233%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)60.157.7117.8+2.367%-
vs Weaker (6)64.359.0123.3+5.3100%-
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
Washington Wizards
#18
L
66-82
66
82
-16
A03/05
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
47-56
47
56
-9
H06/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
72-58
72
58
+14
H07/05
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
62-63
62
63
-1
H08/05
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A10/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
51-62
51
62
-11
H12/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
66-69
66
69
-3
H13/05
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
56-64
56
64
-8
H15/05
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
68-55
68
55
+13
A16/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
69-45
69
45
+24
H18/05
NBA
122.4Avg total
61.0Scored
61.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.659.1120.6+2.550%-
Last 30 at home (17)58.359.8118.1-1.529%-
Last 30 away (13)65.858.1123.9+7.877%-
Last 10 (10)61.061.4122.4-0.430%-
Last 5 (5)62.059.0121.0+3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)60.664.0124.6-3.420%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)59.159.4118.6-0.344%-
vs Weaker (7)68.654.6123.1+14.086%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 124.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers75.8 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.4 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.7 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-pointers71.037.9
53.4%
52.8%75.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.78.8
34.2%
36.6%26.4
🏀 Free throws27.922.7
81.4%
77.7%22.7
They take 96.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% 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: 123.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers70.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers63.435.2
55.5%
52.8%70.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.712.4
39.1%
36.6%37.2
🏀 Free throws19.015.4
81.1%
77.7%15.4
They take 95.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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 21 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LWWLLWWLWL
Indiana Pacers
WWLLWWLWLL
#18
League position
#17
+0.8
Net rating
+2.3
114.3
Offensive rating
113.9
113.5
Defensive rating
111.6
52.8%
Effective FG%
56.6%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
10.6%
Turnover %
13.0%
23.8%
Off. rebound %
21.8%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.20
34.2%
3-point %
39.1%
57.8%
Assist %
65.8%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence114.3 · 113.9Defence113.5 · 111.6Shooting52.8% · 56.6%3-point %34.2% · 39.1%Ball care10.6% · 13.0%Off. rebounds23.8% · 21.8%Free throws0.29 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)50% · 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
19/05/21ABoston Celtics100-118
16/05/21HCharlotte Hornets115-110
14/05/21HCleveland Cavaliers120-105
12/05/21AAtlanta Hawks116-120
10/05/21AAtlanta Hawks124-125
08/05/21AIndiana Pacers133-132 OT
06/05/21AToronto Raptors131-129 OT
06/05/21AMilwaukee Bucks134-135
03/05/21HIndiana Pacers154-141
02/05/21ADallas Mavericks124-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/05/21HCharlotte Hornets144-117
16/05/21AToronto Raptors125-113
15/05/21HLos Angeles Lakers115-122
13/05/21HMilwaukee Bucks133-142
12/05/21HPhiladelphia 76ers103-94
10/05/21ACleveland Cavaliers111-102
08/05/21HWashington Wizards132-133 OT
07/05/21HAtlanta Hawks133-126
06/05/21HSacramento Kings93-104
03/05/21AWashington Wizards141-154

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL46%
HomeLWWWW53%
AwayWWLLL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763838
Win %46%53%39%
Points / game115.8117.6113.9
Allowed / game117.9117.9117.9
Point differential-2.1-0.3-4.0
Avg total233.6235.5231.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%24%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (29)64% (11)50% (18)
Overtime %7%5%8%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW46%
HomeLWLLW37%
AwayWWLWW55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763838
Win %46%37%55%
Points / game115.3113.5117.1
Allowed / game115.2115.6114.9
Point differential+0.1-2.1+2.2
Avg total230.5229.1232.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%13%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (20)36% (11)44% (9)
Overtime %9%8%11%
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 Jazz75552073%116.5106.9+9.6
2 Philadelphia 76ers74512369%113.6107.9+5.6
3 Brooklyn Nets74502468%118.5113.7+4.8
4 Phoenix Suns76512567%114.7109.7+5.0
5 Denver Nuggets75492665%115.3109.7+5.6
6 Los Angeles Clippers75472863%113.3108.1+5.3
7 Milwaukee Bucks75462961%119.7114.6+5.1
8 Los Angeles Lakers77473061%109.5106.4+3.1
9 Dallas Mavericks75443159%112.8110.3+2.5
10 New York Knicks76443258%106.7103.9+2.7
11 Atlanta Hawks76433357%113.6111.7+2.0
12 Portland Trail Blazers76433357%115.6114.6+1.0
13 Miami Heat74413355%108.0108.1-0.1
14 Memphis Grizzlies77423555%113.4111.8+1.6
15 Golden State Warriors76413554%113.4112.3+1.1
16 Boston Celtics75373849%112.2111.0+1.2
17 Indiana Pacers76354146%115.3115.2+0.1
18 Washington Wizards76354146%115.8117.9-2.1
19 Chicago Bulls76344245%110.6111.2-0.6
20 New Orleans Pelicans74334145%114.8114.6+0.2
21 Charlotte Hornets77344344%109.7112.0-2.3
22 San Antonio Spurs76334343%110.6112.9-2.3
23 Sacramento Kings76334343%113.6117.3-3.7
24 Toronto Raptors75294639%111.2111.6-0.4
25 Minnesota Timberwolves75245132%112.1117.7-5.6
26 Cleveland Cavaliers76245232%103.6112.0-8.4
27 Oklahoma City Thunder75235231%105.2115.5-10.3
28 Orlando Magic76235330%104.6113.5-8.9
29 Detroit Pistons76225429%105.9110.1-4.1
30 Houston Rockets76205626%109.1116.0-6.9
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 Wizards30364828142
Indiana Pacers29233132115
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