Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 94 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 94-89. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.