Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Celtics 117-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.