Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
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Indiana PacersPacers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 31 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pacers downed the Wizards 113-98. The Pacers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.