Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 35 | 28 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Cavaliers 131-98. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.