Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 28 | 36 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards snuck past the Celtics 122-120. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.