Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Wizards 117-114. Celtics' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Wizards lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.