Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 31 | 21 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Celtics 111-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- 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.