Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Wizards 97-92. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.