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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 26 20 26 103
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 21 36 27 106

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 106-103. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Celtics' 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

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.