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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
116
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 24 27 20 27 98
Washington WizardsWizards 31 29 28 28 116

After Action Report

In Washington, the Wizards handled the Celtics 116-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.