Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics demolished the Cavaliers 118-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.