Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 33 | 20 | 26 | 18 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Celtics 116-109 in overtime. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.