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INDIANAPOLIS -- Washington keeps finding ways to break through old, stubborn barriers. Even in the unlikeliest place of all -- Indiana. Bradley Beal scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, Trevor Ariza added 22 and the Wizards held off the Pacers with a stout defence over the final 7 1/2 minutes Monday night to get a 102-96 win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. It was Washingtons first second-round win in 32 years. "We know its a tough building to play in. We havent won here in a while," Ariza said after the Wizards snapped a 12-game losing streak in Indy. "Why wouldnt this be the best time to come here and get a win -- in the playoffs?" The Wizards know there is a lot more work to do in this best-of-seven series. Game 2 is Wednesday in Indianapolis. So far, though, things have gone well for the upstart Wizards. After clinching their first playoff berth since 2008, the Wizards have advanced to the second round for the first time since 2005, won at Indiana for the first time since April 18, 2007, and have their first second-round win since April 28, 1982. Washington has opened these playoffs with four straight road wins and put the pressure right back on the top seed in the Eastern Conference. It doesnt get better than that for a young team that beat Chicago 4-1 in the opening round. "The way I think about it, Im 20 years old, Im playing in the playoffs, something Ive always dreamed of. Why not embrace it?" Beal said. "Why not accept the challenge and have fun with it? Thats all Im doing -- having fun." For the Pacers, it was another kick in the pants. After salvaging their season with two straight wins to beat Atlanta in seven games, Indiana lost Game 1 for the second straight series and for many of the same reasons. They were outrebounded 53-36 and were outscored 19-5 on second-chance points. They got beat outside as Washington made a franchise playoff-record 10 3-pointers with Ariza going 6 of 6. They got no points and no rebounds from 7-foot-2 centre Roy Hibbert, who has looked nothing like the All-Star he was during the first half of the season. And when they were desperately trying to rally in the fourth quarter, Indiana went 7 minutes without a basket. Things got so frustrating that even the emotional Lance Stephenson lost his cool and snapped at coach Frank Vogel when he was yanked with 1 minute to play in the third quarter. Vogel said he took Stephenson out because he didnt want him playing 48 minutes. Stephenson said he was mostly mad at himself. "I waited too late," Stephenson said. "Third quarter was too late to turn (it) up. I mean we need to come out first quarter and turn (it) up and get everybody going so the second half we could already have that pace." Paul George and George Hill scored 18 points each to lead the Pacers, though half of Hills points came on three 3s in the final minute when it was too late to come back. David West added 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Wizards trailed once all game, 31-30, and retook the lead on the ensuing possession. But Washington won this one in large part because it beat Indiana at its own game. Marcin Gortat had 15 rebounds, six on the offensive end where Washington held a 17-6 advantage. The defence limited Indiana to 40.7 per cent shooting and never allowed them to get closer than six points until the final minute of the game. By then it was too late. Washington jumped to an 8-0 lead and led 28-15 lead at the end of the first quarter. After the Pacers charged back to take the lead, the Wizards closed the half with a decisive 17-6 run to make it 56-43. Washington took its biggest lead of the game, 68-52, midway through the third quarter with the Pacers in full catch-up mode. Indiana got within six late in the third, within seven early in the fourth and within five when Hill hit a 3 with 23.6 seconds to go. That was as close the Pacers got. "We won one game here in Indiana, but we still have to get three more," Beal said. "We have to be more desperate each and every game." NOTES: Washington has won seven straight on the road and nine of its last 10 including the regular season. ... Indiana held Washington to 66 points on Jan. 10, the lowest single-game point total in the NBA this season. It took the Wizards only 26:02 to top that mark Monday. ... Washington shot 62.5 per cent from 3-point range (10 of 16), the best against Indiana this season. ... Robert Mathis and Reggie Wayne of the Colts attended the game. Andrew Ladd Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. 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Shane Prince Jersey . - Nikita Jevpalovs scored 6:22 into the second overtime as the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada edged the visiting Rimouski Oceanic 2-1 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff action.Poor third-period play plagued the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings in their most recent games. It appears to be part of a larger trend for Ottawa, however. The Senators look to put together a more complete effort when they visit Detroit on Monday night. You can catch all of the action live in the Senators region on TSN5 beginning at 7:30pm and listen on TSN Radio 1200 Ottawa with coverage beginning at 5:30 pm et. Fittingly, Daniel Alfredssons two former teams are meeting as the 41-year-old reportedly prepares to end his comeback bid. According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, Alfredsson has decided not play this season and though the Red Wings have been told the veteran forward has finished his playing career, the team is waiting to hear from the Swede himself. Alfredsson has been plagued by an injured disc in his back over the past few years. Ottawa (9-6-4) won 3-1 at home over Detroit on Nov. 4 and knocked off Minnesota two days later before dropping five of seven. The Senators lost 3-2 at home to St. Louis on Saturday, getting outshot 15-5 in a scoreless final period. They held a 21-18 shot advantage through the first 40 minutes. The Senators have scored two third-period goals while giving up eight during their 2-3-2 stretch. They own a plus-two goal margin over the first 40 minutes in that same stretch. Theyre making hockey plays and were not, left wing Clarke MacArthur said. Were not making good passes. Theyre going tape-to-tape and moving it, and we werent, so its tough to get momentum. Its just got to be crisper. MacArthur leads the club with eight goals but has one in his last seven games. He has four goals in his last four matchups with Detroit. The Red Wings (10-5-5) squandered their chance at a perfect three-game trip with a 4-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday, surrendering three goals in the third period. Tomas Tatar continued his hot stretch with his fifth goal in five games. He has eight goals and three assists over his last 11 contests after recording one point through his first nine. The line of Tatar, Justin Abdelkader and Riley Sheahan has been responsible for six of the teams 10 goals in the last three games. Yeah, theyve been really great for us, captain Henrik Zetterberg told the teams official website. Those guuys played really good for us last year, maybe didnt have the start that they wanted but theyve been on fire here lately.dddddddddddd. Theyre really good players and the plays they made (Saturday) I think they could have had three or four goals. Its fun to see. Zetterberg leads the team with 17 points but has gone without one in four straight games. He has 15 points in 13 career meetings with Ottawa. Detroit has scored seven power-play goals in 22 chances in its last five home games and could take advantage of a potentially depleted Ottawa back line. Chris Phillips - who leads Senators defenseman with a plus-four rating - was scratched Saturday with an undisclosed injury despite taking part in warmups. He missed two games earlier this month due to a lower-body injury. Fellow defenseman Marc Methot has not played this season due to a back injury, though he skated with the team Sunday. He had 23 points in 75 games and posted an even rating for Ottawa in 2013-14. Erik Karlsson, with a three-game point streak, has one goal and seven assists in seven career meetings with Detroit. Johan Franzen has 12 goals in 10 career games against Ottawa, including four in the last three. Jimmy Howard has dropped three straight starts against the Senators while posting a 4.03 goals-against average. Game Notes: OTT is 1-0-0 vs DET this season, winning at home OTT was 2-0-0 in DET last season, 10GF Detroit: coming off a 2-1-0 road trip (lost last), 10/10 on PK 1-1-1 past 3 home games, 11/13 on PK best home PK (94.4%) Zetterberg 0G past 8 games, 0PTS last 4GP Tatar (5G, 2A) 5 game PT streak Howard (4-1-1) past 6 home starts, 2.47GAA, .899sv% Ottawa: 2-3-2 past 7 games, 3 or fewer GF in 6 of the games 0/12 on PP last 4 road games, 1-2-1 Anderson 2-2-0 all-time in DET, 2.87, .920sv% Ryan (2G, 2A) 4 game PT streak Projected Lines: Ottawa Senators: MacArthur - Turris - Chiasson Ryan - Legwand - Zibanejad Michalek - Smith - Neil Hoffman - Lazar - Stone Boroweicki - Karlsson Cowen - Ceci Weircioch - Gryba Anderson Detroit Red Wings: Nyquist - Zetterberg - Abdelkader Tatar - Sheahan - Franzen Weiss - Helm - Jurco Miller - Glendening - Andersson Kronwall – Eriksson Quincey - Dekyser Kindl - Ouellet Howard Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '