Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Indiana PacersPacers
104
away
Washington WizardsWizards
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 104 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pacers held off the Wizards 104-98. Pacers torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.