Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Cavaliers 101-92. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.