Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 109-107. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.