Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 108 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 25 | 17 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Wizards 108-98. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.