Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 9 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 114-110 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.