Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Washington WizardsWizards
88
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Indiana PacersPacers
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 9 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 88 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pacers took care of the Wizards 102-88. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pacers. 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.