Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 13 | 22 | 42 | 28 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 24 | 22 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards upended the Celtics 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.