Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers shocked the Celtics 111-99. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.