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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 31 29 24 113
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 25 25 28 29 107

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 113-107. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.