Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 27 | 36 | 21 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Celtics 118-105. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers 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 · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.