Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 109-82. Celtics' defense smothered the Trail Blazers all night. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.