Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 26 | 37 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 16 | 38 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Wizards 123-99. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.