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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 34 24 33 37 128
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 29 26 27 113

After Action Report

In Boston, the Wizards took care of the Celtics 128-113. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.