Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Celtics outlasted the Trail Blazers 114-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.