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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 28 35 28 27 118
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 30 38 33 130

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Wizards 130-118. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.