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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry Hot

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.