Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 28 | 40 | 27 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Wizards 117-110. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.