Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 35 | 39 | 31 | 131 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Wizards 131-84. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.