Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 77 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 21 | 17 | 26 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Wizards 89-77. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.