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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 26 30 26 113
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 24 25 23 97

After Action Report

The Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 113-97. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.