Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 87 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 23 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Trail Blazers 112-87. Celtics' defense smothered the Trail Blazers all night. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.