Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 99 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 25 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Pacers 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards are in a full-on tailspin; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.