Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 14 | 25 | 16 | 26 | 81 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Wizards 115-81. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.