Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Trail Blazers 109-91. Celtics' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.