Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 24 | 33 | 39 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 118-117. Cavaliers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.