Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Wizards 115-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.