Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 109-107. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.