Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 40 | 32 | 18 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Heat 122-112. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.