Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics edged the Cavaliers 108-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.