Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Celtics held off the Wizards 122-114. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.