Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 25 | 35 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-116. Celtics torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.