Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Celtics 112-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.