Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Celtics 100-89. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.