Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 36 | 24 | 33 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 32 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics handled the Trail Blazers 121-108. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.