Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Wizards 117-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.