Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 27 | 13 | 23 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Wizards 109-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.