Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 43 | 29 | 39 | 21 | 132 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 36 | 29 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Wizards 132-121. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.