Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 31 | 24 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 114-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · 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.