Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Wizards 97-88. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.