Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 103 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Celtics 119-103. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.