Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Trail Blazers 119-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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.