Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 30 | 30 | 21 | 115 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 33 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Pacers 115-107. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards steamroller is in full effect right now; Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.