Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 23 | 19 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Cavaliers 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.