Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 35 | 29 | 19 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 15 | 16 | 34 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics handled the Cavaliers 113-102. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · 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.