Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 7
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 32 | 23 | 35 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Celtics 117-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.