Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics edged the Wizards 125-117. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.