Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 13 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 6 | 34 | 25 | 16 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Celtics downed the Wizards 97-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.