Pacers Rally from 19-Point Deficit, Edge Wizards 134-130 in OT

In a thrilling overtime matchup, the Indiana Pacers overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Washington Wizards 134-130, thanks to standout performances from Obi Toppin and Bennedict Mathurin. Toppin scored a season-high 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mathurin contributed 28 points, playing a crucial role in the Pacers' fourth-quarter comeback. Tyrese Haliburton added 20 points and seven assists for Indiana, which heads into the All-Star break with a 30-23 record, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 42 points, but they have now lost four consecutive games, further solidifying their position as the NBA's worst team. The game saw a significant shift in momentum after the Pacers outscored the Wizards 36-23 in the final quarter, ultimately sealing the win with Toppin's crucial three-pointer in overtime. Both teams will look to regroup after the break, with the Pacers set to host Memphis and the Wizards facing Milwaukee next.