Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 19 | 36 | 20 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 17 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 103-98. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.