Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
123
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Indiana PacersPacers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 35 | 35 | 22 | 123 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 25 | 19 | 38 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Pacers 123-102. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.