Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Celtics 124-104. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.