Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 83 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 32 | 23 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Celtics 103-83. Wizards' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.