Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 107 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pacers rolled past the Wizards 129-107. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.