Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 10 | 29 | 18 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 109-80. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.