Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Cavaliers 128-124. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.