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Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
130
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 25 35 16 105
Washington WizardsWizards 27 34 36 33 130

After Action Report

The Wizards blew the doors off the Celtics 130-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.