Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Indiana PacersPacers
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 7 | 117 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 24 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 14 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pacers fended off the Wizards 124-117 in overtime. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.