Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 32 | 26 | 36 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards survived the Celtics 119-117. Wizards torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.