Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
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Washington WizardsWizards
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 35 | 25 | 32 | 14 | 132 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 37 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Wizards 132-128 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.