Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Wizards 113-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.