Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
143
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 38 | 34 | 32 | 23 | 16 | 143 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pacers fended off the Wizards 143-137 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pacers; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Wizards · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.