Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
129
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Indiana PacersPacers
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 129 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 9 | 20 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Pacers outlasted the Wizards 138-129 in double overtime. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.