Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics snuck past the Cavaliers 109-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; 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.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.