Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Cavaliers 113-96. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. 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.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
