Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Cavaliers 117-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.