CAVALIERS 104, CELTICS 101

Walt Frazier's 22-point performance led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 104-101 victory over the Boston Celtics last night at the Garden.

In their home opener in Boston, the Celtics pulled of an "almost miracle," cutting a 21-point, third-quarter Cavalier lead to just one point with less than 30 seconds to go. But Foot Walker's breakaway layup with five seconds remaining turned back the Celtics.