Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 119-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.