Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 15 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Celtics 109-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.
