Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Celtics 126-122. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.