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Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
118
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
114
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Indiana PacersPacers 26 27 34 31 118
Washington WizardsWizards 28 33 24 29 114

After Action Report

In Washington, the Pacers snuck past the Wizards 118-114. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pacers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.