Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 17 | 33 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 98-95. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.