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WASHINGTON — — The Washington Wizards secured a 112-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, powered by 13 points each from Bub Carrington and Anthony Gill, who ignited a crucial fourth-quarter surge.
Kadary Richmond and Jaden Hardy also contributed 13 points apiece as Washington ended its three-game losing streak. The win came on the same day the team announced Trae Young is still projected to be at least a week away from making his debut with the squad.
In the first of two consecutive matchups against the same opponent, Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic each scored 12 points.
For the Pacers, Jarace Walker recorded a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Indiana’s record on its six-game, season-long road swing, which spans the All-Star break, now stands at 2-3.
Taelon Peter added 16 points for Indiana, a result that places them a game behind Washington at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Jay Huff and Ben Sheppard also chipped in with 15 points each.
Indiana faced setbacks as guards Kam Jones (back soreness) and Aaron Nesmith (ankle sprain) both exited the game before halftime due to injuries.
After the Wizards built a 17-point advantage early in the third quarter, the Pacers mounted a strong comeback with a 14-3 run, taking a 92-91 lead early in the fourth period.
However, Washington quickly regained control with its own dominant 14-0 run to seal the win.
During this decisive stretch, Carrington sank a 17-foot jumper and a three-pointer from the top of the arc. Gill initiated the run with a layup and concluded it with a baseline three-pointer, extending the lead to 110-97.
The Pacers and Wizards are set to face off again in Washington on Friday evening.
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