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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
93
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Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
92
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 22 20 27 24 93
Indiana PacersPacers 23 29 21 19 92

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Pacers 93-92. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.