Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 33 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics outlasted the Trail Blazers 109-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.