Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
137
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 39 | 29 | 27 | 14 | 137 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 28 | 37 | 35 | 10 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 137-133 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.