Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 30 | 33 | 21 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Wizards 130-104. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.