Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 28 | 18 | 19 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics downed the Wizards 104-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.