Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 12 | 22 | 31 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers stunned the Celtics 119-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.