Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Celtics 113-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.