Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics fended off the Cavaliers 116-108. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.