Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
79
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 10 | 28 | 21 | 79 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Celtics 102-79. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.