Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 35 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 119-111. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.