Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
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Boston CelticsCeltics
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 38 | 27 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Trail Blazers 125-118. Celtics' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
