Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 99-94. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.