Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 37 | 29 | 33 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Trail Blazers 119-99. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.