Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 13 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Wizards 122-88. Celtics' starting five clicked while the Wizards looked disjointed. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.