Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 34 | 32 | 42 | 138 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Cavaliers 138-83. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.