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.