Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 22 | 33 | 29 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Celtics 120-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.