Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
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Boston CelticsCeltics
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Cavaliers 106-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.