Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 14 | 28 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 19 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Celtics 104-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.