Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics handled the Trail Blazers 105-90. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
