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.