Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 90 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 28 | 35 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Celtics 108-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.