Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 37 | 37 | 136 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics rolled past the Trail Blazers 136-109. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.