Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Celtics 119-117. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
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.