Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 36 | 28 | 26 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Cavaliers 107-103. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.