Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 15 | 17 | 84 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 89-84. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.