Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
106
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 33 | 21 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 106-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.