Score, highlights of NBA opener

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A new season is here for the Indiana Pacers.

In 2022-23, the Pacers went 35-47, a 10-game improvement from the previous season, partly due to the play of Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield and Bennedict Mathurin.

With several new faces like Obi Toppin and Bruce Brown, along with first-round draft picks Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, the Pacers hope to reach the playoffs in 2023-24. Tonight, the Pacers host the Wizards in the home opener of the new season.

Dustin Dopirak will have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more. Please remember to refresh.

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Final: Pacers 143, Wizards 120

The Pacers led by 5 going into the half, but they really turned it on in the second half and won by 23. In his debut with Indiana, Bruce Brown led the team with 24 points. Washington’s Kyle Kuzma had a game-high 25 points.

Indiana shot 53% from the floor while Washington shot 46%. The Pacers made 20 of 43 3-point attempts (47%).

3:23 left 4Q: Pacers’ third unit gets some playing time

T.J. McConnell entered the game for the first time and has 2 points and 2 assists so far.

Pacers 139, Wizards 114

5:41 left 4Q: Pacers lead Wizards by 22 points

As a team, Indiana has shot 57% while Washington is at 47%. Bruce Brown is up to a team-high 24 points. Tyrese Haliburton has a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Myles Turner is also flirting with a double-double (11 points, 8 rebounds), but needs a few more boards. Eight Pacers have scored 11 or more points.

Pacers 132, Wizards 110

9:31 left 4Q: Pacers’ Bruce Brown hits sixth 3-pointer

Bruce Brown is having a heck of a debut for the Pacers. Brown has made 6 of 7 3-point attempts and leads the team with 22 points. He has also reached 3,000 career points.

Pacers 125, Wizards 103

End of 3Q: Pacers 110, Wizards 96

That quarter belonged to the Pacers. Indiana outscored Washington 37-28 during that span.

Tyrese Haliburton scored 15 points during the third and has 20 in the game. He is also flirting with a double-double as he stands at 9 assists.

Bruce Brown has hit 5 3s and is second on the team with 19 points. Indiana has made 15 of 33 3-point attempts (46%).

7:19 3Q: Pacers make a 16-4 run to start the third quarter

After keeping the game close throughout, the Pacers have gone on a 16-4 run to start the second half. Tyrese Haliburton has been on a tear with 11 points so far in the quarter.

Pacers 89, Wizards 75

Halftime: Pacers 73, Wizards 68

Four Pacers have scored double-digits in the first half. Bennedict Mathurin leads the team with 13 points while Bruce Brown has 12. Jalen Smith and Buddy Hield have scored 11 points each off the bench. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton has 5 points and 7 assists.

The Pacers have shot 52% (12 of 23) from 3-point range.

5:15 left 2Q: Pacers take the lead with help from Bennedict Mathurin

The two teams traded the lead for a little bit before Bennedict Mathurin hit a 3-pointer from the right side.

Pacers 53, Wizards 49

8:36 left 2Q: Pacers cut it to 2 points after Andrew Nembhard basket

Andrew Nembhard made it a 2-point game after a basket. Jalen Smith is now up to 11 points.

Wizards 44, Pacers 42

End of 1Q: Wizards 39, Pacers 34

Jalen Smith is playing well off the bench and leads the team with 8 points. He didn’t score his first basket until there were a little over 4 minutes left in the quarter.

3:02 left 1Q: Wizards lead by 9 over Pacers

Indiana tied it at 16-16 but the Pacers have lost that momentum in the last couple minutes. The Pacers are shooting 41% from the field so far.

5:47 left 1Q: Pacers cut Wizards’ lead to 1 point

Tyrese Haliburton hasn’t missed a shot and has 5 points so far (including a 3-pointer). The Wizards, however, are scoring with ease in the paint.

Wizards 16, Pacers 15

9:20 left 1Q: Wizards out to early lead; Tyrese Haliburton slips on court

On the Pacers’ first possession, Tyrese Haliburton hit the floor hard as it looked like the floor was a little wet. He got up immediately though so it doesn’t appear to be an issue. Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin have 2 points each for Indiana.

Wizards 8, Pacers 4