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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 38 21 35 20 114
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 28 26 32 111

After Action Report

The Cavaliers survived the Celtics 114-111. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.