Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 34 | 18 | 24 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 41 | 28 | 38 | 22 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Cavaliers 129-109. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
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.