Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
143
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 34 | 19 | 20 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 31 | 35 | 42 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Cavaliers 143-98. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.