Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Trail Blazers 109-100. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.