Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
77
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 93 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Cavaliers 93-77. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.