Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 22 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 32 | 28 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pacers 136-121. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.