Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 21 | 31 | 19 | 3 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 122-112 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.