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Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 33 25 18 22 98
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 22 41 32 129

After Action Report

The Celtics blew the doors off the Wizards 129-98. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.