Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 19 | 27 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 96-94. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.