Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 6 | 133 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 24 | 37 | 27 | 11 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 138-133 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.