Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 32 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 25 | 20 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.