Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 9 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 117-116 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.