Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 117-107. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.