Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 10 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 11 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 121-120 in overtime. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.