Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Cavaliers 115-108. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.