Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 34 | 23 | 25 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 17 | 35 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Trail Blazers 100-98. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.