Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 81 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Wizards 99-81. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.