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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 21 27 20 95
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 29 22 34 28 113

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Celtics 113-95. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell.

What tipped it

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