Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics buried the Trail Blazers 127-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.