Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers stunned the Celtics 111-105. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.