Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 120-88. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.