Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 22 | 20 | 31 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Wizards 100-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.