Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 18 | 33 | 21 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pacers 98-94. The Pacers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.