Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers stunned the Celtics 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
