Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 18 | 28 | 33 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.