Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Indiana PacersPacers
122
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Washington WizardsWizards
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 37 | 27 | 25 | 33 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 38 | 13 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers handled the Wizards 122-112. The Pacers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.