Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 94 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 22 | 30 | 17 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Heat 94-92. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.