Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 23 | 26 | 19 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 26 | 34 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards demolished the Pacers 117-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.