Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Celtics 118-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
