Tue Apr 5, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 24 | 31 | 34 | 129 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Wizards 129-123. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.