Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Cavaliers 117-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.