Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Celtics 113-107. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.