Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Miami HeatHeat
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 33 | 20 | 28 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics snuck past the Heat 114-113. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.