Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 45 | 33 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 25 | 35 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Cavaliers 131-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.