Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Celtics 125-103. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.