Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 27 | 17 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-109. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.