Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 31 | 34 | 23 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Cavaliers 128-102. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.