Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 32 | 38 | 21 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Celtics 114-99. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.