Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 20 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Trail Blazers 111-106. Celtics torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
