Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Celtics 110-99. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.