Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 77 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 37 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Celtics 117-77. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.