Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Celtics 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.