Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 23 | 19 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Wizards 99-93. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.