Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 122-100. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.