Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 37 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 42 | 19 | 17 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 104-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.