Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 34 | 26 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics squeaked past the Cavaliers 112-111. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.