Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Wizards 111-109. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.