Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 17 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 87 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pacers 94-87. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pacers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.