Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Cavaliers 108-95. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.