Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Cavaliers 106-96. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.