Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Trail Blazers buried the Celtics 123-90. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.