Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 42 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 41 | 25 | 32 | 15 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 125-113. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.