Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 21 | 25 | 39 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Celtics 116-102. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.