Wizards 117, Pacers 110

WASHINGTON – (AP) Roger Mason scored 31 points and the
Washington Wizards eliminated Indiana from postseason contention with a 117-110 win over the visiting Pacers.

The outcome allowed the Atlanta Hawks to clinch their first postseason berth in 9 years.

Mason shot 10-for-16 in 37 minutes, receiving extra playing time while coach Eddie Jordan rested his regulars. Rookie Nick Young finished with 14 points, and Andrey Blatche added 11.

The Wizards' subs outscored the starters 70-44 as Jordan's regulars rested up for the playoffs.

Danny Granger had 35 points and Mike Dunleavy added 26, but the rest of the Pacers' starters combined for 27.