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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 34 25 21 115
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 31 39 34 32 136

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Cavaliers demolished the Celtics 136-115. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.