Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 33 | 35 | 24 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 11 | 27 | 25 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Pacers ran roughshod over the Wizards 120-84. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; the Pacers came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Wizards locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.