Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 22 | 31 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 16 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Celtics buried the Wizards 117-86. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
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 · 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.