Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Cavaliers 118-98. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.