Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 81 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Celtics 99-81. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.