Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Cavaliers 113-95. Celtics' defense smothered the Cavaliers all night. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.