Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Trail Blazers 129-125. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.