Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Celtics 116-104. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.