Knicks are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
149
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 25 12 27 33 97
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 40 33 49 149

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics buried the Wizards 149-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.