Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 16 | 25 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Trail Blazers 99-95. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
