Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 28 | 24 | 35 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Cavaliers 114-108. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.