Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 35 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Wizards 116-111. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.