Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Cavaliers 106-98. Celtics' starting five clicked while the Cavaliers looked disjointed. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.