Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 28 | 36 | 24 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Cavaliers 122-81. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.