Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 91 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Celtics 115-91. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. 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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.