Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 34 | 36 | 25 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Trail Blazers 131-109. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.