Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 86 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 35 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers demolished the Celtics 119-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.