Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 21 | 22 | 38 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 26 | 16 | 32 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Wizards 106-105. Celtics' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.