Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Trail Blazers 114-106. Celtics torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.