Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 28 | 32 | 23 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics held off the Cavaliers 106-98. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.