Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 33 | 24 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Celtics 101-94. Cavaliers' defense smothered the Celtics all night. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.