Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers demolished the Celtics 128-102. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.