Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Cavaliers 110-89. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Cavaliers' offense. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
