Wizards vs. Pacers (Nov 28, 2025) Pregame

Game Overview

The Washington Wizards face off against the Indiana Pacers on November 28, 2025, in a matchup between two struggling Eastern Conference teams. Both squads have a 2-15 record this season, with the Pacers holding a slight edge in recent history, having won all four meetings last year but covering the spread in only one game.

Team Performance

The Pacers average 109.6 points per game, while the Wizards allow the most points in the Eastern Conference at 128.2 per game.
Indiana’s field goal percentage is 41.5%, and their three-point shooting ranks 30th in the NBA at 31.2%.
Washington shoots 45.1% from the field, compared to Indiana’s forecasted 45.3%.
The Pacers hold a rebounding advantage (49.3 to 41.7) and commit fewer turnovers (15.7 to 18.5).

Key Players

Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 23.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game.
Bennedict Mathurin averages 4.0 made three-pointers over the last 10 games.
Kyshawn George contributes 16.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists for the Wizards.
CJ McCollum has averaged 46.0 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 68.0% over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Over the last 10 games, the Pacers have averaged 108.0 points and 41.4 rebounds, while their opponents have scored 122.9 points per game.
The Wizards have averaged 115.1 points and 40.7 rebounds, but their opponents have scored 129.0 points per game.
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle noted defensive struggles: "Didn't like, obviously, what we saw during their big run. Lot of droughts, lot of defensive mistakes, but you gotta be really gritty to hang in the way we did and give ourselves a chance."

Prediction and Spread

The Wizards are listed as +6.5 underdogs, with analysts suggesting Washington’s extra rest and Kyshawn George’s return could be factors.
Both teams have struggled offensively and defensively, making this a matchup of two sides fighting for a rare win.

"The Pacers did beat Charlotte on Nov. 19, but have been just as bad as the Wizards this season, especially on the offensive end. This is a battle of one bad defensive team and one team that really isn't good on either end of the court."

Author’s Summary

A clash of two struggling teams, both desperate for a win, with Washington getting a slight edge due to rest and key returns, but Indiana’s recent dominance in matchups remains a factor.

ESPN — 2025-11-27