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Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 25 29 38 12 131
Boston CelticsCeltics 28 28 28 35 19 138

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 138-131 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.