Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 20 | 34 | 22 | 103 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Wizards 103-96. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.