Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 24 | 33 | 32 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 57 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics took care of the Wizards 132-114. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.