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Fri Nov 26, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 29 27 29 117
Boston CelticsCeltics 34 21 28 31 114

After Action Report

The Cavaliers survived the Celtics 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · 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.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.