Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 26 | 23 | 35 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 29 | 30 | 44 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Celtics 143-104. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.