Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics snuck past the Cavaliers 116-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.