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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 34 23 31 118
Washington WizardsWizards 28 31 30 28 117

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the Wizards 118-117. Celtics torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

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