Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 20 | 31 | 11 | 85 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 88-85. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.