Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 22 | 28 | 19 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Celtics 118-98. The Trail Blazers' lockdown unit choked off Celtics' offense. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.