Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 20 | 31 | 25 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 21 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Wizards 107-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.