Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Celtics 112-106. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.