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Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
110
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 25 25 20 96
Washington WizardsWizards 26 30 27 27 110

After Action Report

The Wizards took care of the Celtics 110-96. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.