Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 28 | 26 | 37 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards survived the Celtics 115-111. Every possession went the Wizards way. The Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.