Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 23 | 31 | 44 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Cavaliers 130-96. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.