Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 27 | 36 | 23 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 12 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Trail Blazers 105-89. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.