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.