Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Celtics 112-107. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.