Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards squeaked past the Celtics 101-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.