Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 23 | 37 | 18 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 100-98. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.