Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 31 | 26 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Celtics survived the Cavaliers 113-111. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.