Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 29 | 16 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 39 | 29 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Celtics 132-102. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.