Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 112-93. Lineup balance gave the Celtics a clear synergy edge. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.