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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 4:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 25 24 35 25 109
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 31 40 20 114

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Wizards 114-109. Every possession went the Celtics way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.