Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 30 | 31 | 20 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Trail Blazers 106-105. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.