Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Celtics 113-98. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.