Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 46 | 33 | 39 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Celtics 138-96. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.