Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 108-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.