Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics survived the Cavaliers 109-105. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.