Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 31 | 31 | 21 | 11 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Celtics 116-115 in overtime. Trail Blazers' defense smothered the Celtics all night. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.