Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 23 | 36 | 12 | 6 | 130 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 31 | 26 | 34 | 12 | 8 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Celtics 132-130 in double overtime. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.