The Washington Wizards have crushed the Indiana Pacers 102-79 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final.

The visitors were in control from the start, with Marcin Gortat helping them to a six-point advantage by the end of the first quarter.

Any chances of a second-half comeback from the top seeds were dashed in the third quarter as the Pacers were outscored 31-14.

Washington led by 30 at one point during the fourth, but the Pacers pulled some points back late on after the Wizards sent on their replacements.

The Wizards can wrap up the series when the teams play again tomorrow.