Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Cavaliers 105-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.