Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Celtics 113-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.