Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
76
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 76 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 109-76. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.