Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 26 | 39 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Wizards 123-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · 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.