Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Celtics 124-99. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.