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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 26 22 32 23 103
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 27 24 22 101

After Action Report

The Wizards survived the Celtics 103-101. Every possession went the Wizards way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.

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.