Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 34 | 25 | 28 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 35 | 36 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Celtics 122-113. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.