Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 95-88. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.