Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 19 | 37 | 26 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 18 | 30 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Cavaliers 111-99. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.