Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Celtics 97-92. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.