Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Celtics 111-104. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.