Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 116-97. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.