Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 108-105. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.