Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 13 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 9 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pacers survived the Wizards 119-115 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. The Pacers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pacers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pacers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.