Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Celtics 118-115 in overtime. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.