Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 40 | 31 | 12 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 31 | 21 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers stunned the Celtics 119-103. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.