Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Wizards 99-95. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.