Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-103. Celtics' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' 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.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.