Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 30 | 22 | 110 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Celtics 116-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.