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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
138
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 37 39 31 31 138
Washington WizardsWizards 29 26 26 33 114

After Action Report

In Washington, the Pacers ran roughshod over the Wizards 138-114. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.