Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Wizards 125-116. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.