Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 7 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 8 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Celtics 127-126 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.