Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 83 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Cavaliers 114-83. Celtics' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.