Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 106 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Wizards 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Wizards lately. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.