8 seed by overwhelming the Indiana Pacers, 142-115, in the play-in round on Thursday (Friday in Manila). Washington averaged 139.7 points while sweeping the three-game season series against the Pacers, and, well, this one had much the same feel. A 16-0 run, fueled by six points from Lopez, made it 50-34 and prompted the Pacers to take a timeout. The Wizards dealt with a Covid-19 outbreak that affected more than half of its roster and led to a two-week hiatus. Now, though, Westbrook, Beal and company get to keep playing.

Source: Manila Times May 21, 2021 16:40 UTC