Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 41 | 36 | 21 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Celtics 128-117. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.