Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Celtics 112-101. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.