Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 17 | 19 | 37 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 20 | 13 | 32 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Cavaliers 103-94. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.