Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 12 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-113 in overtime. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.