Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 11 | 28 | 31 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 34 | 20 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Celtics 113-97. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.