Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 95 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Wizards 95-89. Celtics torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.