Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Wizards 111-101. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
