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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
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Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 29 30 21 105
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 25 30 28 117

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Cavaliers 117-105. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.