Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
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Indiana PacersPacers
147
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 36 | 24 | 22 | 114 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 35 | 36 | 42 | 34 | 147 |
After Action Report
The Pacers demolished the Wizards 147-114. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.