Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 33 | 17 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics pulled away from the Trail Blazers 110-97. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.