Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 26 | 23 | 31 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.