Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 29 | 32 | 21 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Celtics 131-121. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.