Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics survived the Trail Blazers 104-101. Celtics' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.