Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 26 | 34 | 30 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 21 | 35 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 126-123. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.