Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
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Washington WizardsWizards
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards fended off the Celtics 106-100. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
