Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 121-117. Celtics torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.