Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 118 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pacers 118-115. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.