Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 16 | 27 | 36 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 32 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 112-111. Cavaliers torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.