Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Cavaliers 117-113. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.