Indiana Pacers 118, Washington Wizards 131
NBA · 2026-02-20 · Winner: Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards defeated Indiana Pacers 131–118 on 2026-02-20 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:56 swung win probability 46% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 27 | 41 | 24 | 26 | 118 |
| Washington Wizards | 22 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 131 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:56 swung win probability 46% → 95%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q4 26-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 1:42 (win probability 8% → 30% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 10–0 | Q2 6:22 | 37% → 8% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q2 1:42 | 8% → 30% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q3 8:44 | 12% → 40% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q4 6:56 | 46% → 95% |