Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Celtics 114-109. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.