Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers outlasted the Celtics 114-106. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.