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.