Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
64
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 64 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Heat 109-64. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Heat's skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.