Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Wizards 114-111. Celtics' offense had its way with the Wizards. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.