Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Celtics 123-115. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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 · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.