Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 30 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards held off the Celtics 126-120. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.