Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Cavaliers 117-116. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.