Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 10 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 6 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Celtics 120-116 in overtime. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.