Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 32 | 22 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Trail Blazers 110-104. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.