Tue Apr 19, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Celtics 114-112. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.