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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
124
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Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
120
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 36 27 28 33 124
Indiana PacersPacers 22 33 35 30 120

After Action Report

The Wizards survived the Pacers 124-120. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Pacers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.