Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Indiana PacersPacers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 25 | 28 | 39 | 125 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Wizards survived the Pacers 125-124. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Pacers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.