Wizards improved after 154-141 win over Pacers

Wizards outperformed Pacers to win 154-141 on Monday night at Capital One Arena. Washington hit their fifth-highest point performance against Pacers and with the win, they are close to 9th position on the Eastern Conference table and are 0.5 games of Indiana. The matchup was important because of its playoff implication and Russell Westbrook becomes the first player in NBA history with multiple matches with 20-plus rebounds and 20-plus assists, he scored 14 points, 21 rebounds, and 14 assists.

Rui Hachimura scored 27 points to lead Washington and the teams would meet again on Saturday. Wizards climbed their way after being five down at the start of the match and worked hard towards a seven-point lead and tried to maintain a lead throughout the match.