Finished just one game ahead of Washington in the East. The team struggled significantly following a season-ending injury to star guard Tyrese Haliburton . Jarace Walker emerged as a consistent bright spot, averaging double-doubles in multiple matchups against the Wizards. Performance Leaders (Season Averages)
Washington dominated the season series 3–1, punctuated by a back-to-back home sweep in February. Key Performers Pacers 119 , Wizards 86 Siakam: 24 pts, 11 reb; Sarr: 24 pts Dec 14, 2025 Wizards 108 , Pacers 89 Bagley III: 23 pts, 13 reb Feb 19, 2026 Washington Wizards 112 , Pacers 105 Carrington: 13 pts; Walker: 19 pts, 13 reb Feb 20, 2026 Washington Wizards 131 , Pacers 118 Williams: 25 pts, 10 reb (Career High) Team Standings & Season Totals Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers
Both teams entered a period of rebuilding, with analysts noting their focus on securing high draft assets for the 2026 NBA Draft. Finished just one game ahead of Washington in the East
In the final stretch, Pascal Siakam remained the primary veteran leader when healthy, though the team leaned heavily on Jay Huff and Jarace Walker during their lottery-bound campaign. Wizards 86 Siakam: 24 pts