Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
134
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 46 | 30 | 29 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 35 | 40 | 23 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Celtics 134-130. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.