Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Cavaliers 105-99. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.