Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 117-115. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.