Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 17 | 24 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Celtics 113-95. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.