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Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 29 30 31 119
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 27 35 33 126

After Action Report

The Celtics held off the Trail Blazers 126-119. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.