Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
132
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Wizards held off the Celtics 132-126 in overtime. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.