Celtics-Cavs: Celtics Beat Same Old Cavs Team

The Celtics finally broke a losing streak that had loomed over their heads at the Q for five years.

In the opening quarter, the C's again looked caught in the glare of the Q's pregame pyrotechnics.

The Cavs ran out to an early 17-4 lead and the Cleveland crowd erupted into early MVP chants, seeming to release their pent up frustrations from last year's surprising playoff loss to the Magic.  

As the teams settled down and the emotions of opening night faded away, the real matchup started. The Celtics exploited the Cavs' weaknesses and LeBron's familiar solo act became apparent, showing that the addition of Shaquille O'Neal had not changed much early on for this team.

Possibly more apparent than the addition of Shaq was the subtraction of Delonte West, who is still out with depression issues.

It may be a new year and the Cavs may have added O'Neal, but LeBron was still on his own offensively. 

James' 38 points led all scorers. The rest of the Cavs starters scored just 41 points combined, proving not much has changed for the Cavs in a season.

What was more impressive was the play of the Celtics' second unit...

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