Sun Mar 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 11 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Wizards squeaked past the Celtics 118-116 in overtime. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.