Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 15 | 30 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 23 | 33 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 109-104. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.