Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Heat 114-111. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.