Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Wizards 127-122. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.