Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 36 | 36 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 121-118. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.