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Tue Oct 26, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 29 33 31 119
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 34 33 36 27 130

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Cavaliers downed the Celtics 130-119. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.