Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Wizards 120-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.