Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Celtics 119-95. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.