Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 31 | 26 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Cavaliers 124-114. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.