Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 101 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 101-100. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.