Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Trail Blazers 124-106. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.