Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 35 | 25 | 35 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Cavaliers 125-102. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
