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Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 20 25 27 95
Washington WizardsWizards 29 37 21 29 116

After Action Report

The Wizards buried the Celtics 116-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.