Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Indiana PacersPacers
115
away
Washington WizardsWizards
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Wizards 115-112. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.