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Wizards Subs Bounce Pacers From Playoffs

Washington never trails in surprisingly casual win

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(Newser) – The Washington Wizards' backups were more than enough to eliminate the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, 117-110 Monday. Coach Eddie Jordan went to his bench early and often, getting 31 points from Roger Mason, 14 from rookie Nick Young and little resistance from the Pacers' defense. The Wizards never trailed.

The Wizards, who have won five of six, entered the game with a chance to gain home-court advantage in their upcoming first-round playoff series against Cleveland. Even so, Washington gave Gilbert Arenas the night off and gave Caron Butler another night to recover from a bruised knee. And the Cavaliers won in Philadelphia to guarantee finishing ahead of Washington in the Eastern Conference.

Washington Wizards' Nick Young (1) tries to keep the ball away from Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger (33) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Washington.
Washington Wizards' Nick Young (1) tries to keep the ball away from Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger (33) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards' Dominic McGuire (5) fouls Indiana Pacers' Ronald Murray (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Washington.
Washington Wizards' Dominic McGuire (5) fouls Indiana Pacers' Ronald Murray (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards' Roger Mason goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' David Harrison, right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Washington.
Washington Wizards' Roger Mason goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' David Harrison, right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 14, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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