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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
122
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Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
123
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 30 27 30 35 122
Washington WizardsWizards 30 31 38 24 123

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Pacers 123-122. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.