Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Celtics 129-118. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.