Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Wizards 101-84. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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.