Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 28 | 15 | 20 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Cavaliers 96-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.