Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 84 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 40 | 31 | 24 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Celtics 124-84. Trail Blazers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.