Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.