Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Celtics 115-86. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.