Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 24 | 30 | 17 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 33 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Celtics 99-92. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.