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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.