Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 37 | 21 | 33 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 32 | 37 | 16 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Wizards 126-125. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.