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Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 25 28 29 24 11 117
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 26 30 24 12 118

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics survived the Trail Blazers 118-117 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.