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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
110
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 30 22 28 15 116
Washington WizardsWizards 29 19 32 21 9 110

After Action Report

In Washington, the Celtics held off the Wizards 116-110 in overtime. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.