Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Trail Blazers 119-113. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.