Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
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Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 33 | 21 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Celtics 125-117. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.