Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 86 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 28 | 20 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Celtics 98-86. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.