"Doc Rivers questioned his bench Sunday and Monday morning as if the substitutes carried credentials from some foreign league.

The Celtics coach pinned responsibility on Glen Davis to not lose energy just because of foul trouble - a problem that sapped the forward's game Saturday night during a Game 1 loss to Cleveland.

And what could be said about Rasheed Wallace, whose playoff history heading into Monday night's Game 2 was a mere rumor.

But the Celtics largely have their under-producing bench to thank for a 1-1 series tie in the wake of their 104-86 win against the stunned Cavaliers.

Wallace, in his biggest postseason moment as a Celtic, hit his first five shots on the way to a 17-point, 7-of-8 breakout that included a 3-of-4 performance from 3-point range.

Davis, asked to belly up for another night against Shaquille O'Neal, only scored six points and hit both of his shots, but returned to providing what is vital to this team: an off-the-bench shot of adrenaline."