Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers held off the Celtics 110-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.