Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 35 | 19 | 33 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Wizards 121-116. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.