Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Cavaliers 113-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.