Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 17 | 29 | 102 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Celtics 103-102. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.