Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 28 | 31 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 112-99. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
