Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 28 | 39 | 28 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers shocked the Celtics 119-115. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
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.
- 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.