Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 23 | 33 | 26 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Wizards 113-102. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.