Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 24 | 28 | 39 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Celtics 121-109. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.