WASHINGTON -- Amid the distractions of the confrontation between Jalen Rose and Michael Jordan, and another injury to Jermaine O'Neal, the reason for the Indiana Pacers' loss Sunday to Washington was easy to forget.

But it was no less obvious.

 




The Wizards ruled the offensive glass as if the Pacers were allergic to the foul lane, outscoring them by 20 points (28-8) on second-chance opportunities.