Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards outlasted the Celtics 121-114. Wizards torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
