Wed Nov 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 111 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Celtics 118-111. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.