Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Celtics 104-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.