Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 131 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 36 | 35 | 27 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Wizards 131-128. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.