Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 30 | 29 | 40 | 135 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 135-116. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.