Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Celtics 119-104. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.