Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 35 | 40 | 34 | 134 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 36 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Celtics 134-111. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.