Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 13 | 22 | 32 | 25 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 97-92. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.