Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Celtics 112-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.