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.