Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 18 | 29 | 39 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Celtics 118-113. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.