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Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 19 25 22 21 87
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 24 27 26 24 101

After Action Report

The Cavaliers downed the Celtics 101-87. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.