Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Cavaliers upended the Celtics 101-98. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.