Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 34 | 26 | 24 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Celtics 108-103. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
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.