Pacers final score: Wizards torch Pacers 133-123

The Indiana Pacers brought enough on the offensive end, but failed to take into account the defensive side of the floor, stalling each and every one of their comeback attempts in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards through an inability to string together stops. The Pacers allowed 76 second half points, which proved especially burdensome in the fourth quarter when it was clear it was their game for the taking.

The Pacers were halted throughout the fourth, five separate times climbing to within two possessions, only to have Washington respond, largely with three pointers, to extend the advantage close to double figures. When Indiana finally “broke through” so to speak, their…