Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 33 | 24 | 27 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers knocked off the Celtics 116-114. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.