Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 100-93. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.