Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 19 | 39 | 36 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 25 | 30 | 48 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Celtics 138-125. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.