Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Wizards 113-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. 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. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.