Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 30 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Pacers outlasted the Wizards 111-98. Every possession went the Pacers way. The Pacers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.