Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
78
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 78 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Celtics 102-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.