Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
136
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 42 | 34 | 32 | 136 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards survived the Celtics 136-134. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.