Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 19 | 27 | 14 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics blew the doors off the Cavaliers 117-89. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.