The Kyle Kuzma-less Washington Wizards took care of business against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, notching a 127-113 win. The victory pushed the Wizards to 26-29 and tied them with the Chicago Bulls for the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference.
The theme of the game was HBCU night, and the Wizards honored the important role that Historically Black Colleges and Universities play in higher education, especially in the DMV. “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed alongside the national anthem before tipoff, and the Jumbotron focused on fans adorned in HBCU gear throughout the game.
The Wizards capitalized on Indiana’s porous defense in the first quarter, shoveling in 37 points on 75% shooting from the field.