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Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
82
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 29 29 25 110
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 18 21 22 21 82

After Action Report

The Celtics ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 110-82. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.