Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 107-106. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.