Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 28 | 41 | 29 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 123-113. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.