Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 33 | 28 | 44 | 135 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards handled the Celtics 135-116. Wizards torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.