Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Celtics 112-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.