Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 25 | 35 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 110-107. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.