Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers knocked off the Celtics 94-88. Trail Blazers' starting five clicked while the Celtics looked disjointed. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.