Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 136 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 136-133 in double overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.