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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 89 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers edged the Celtics 98-89. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.