Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Cavaliers 107-85. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.