Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
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Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 27 | 30 | 21 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Cavaliers 114-102. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Cavaliers' offense. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
