Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 32 | 38 | 25 | 133 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Trail Blazers 133-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.