Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Chemistry
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Miami HeatHeat
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Celtics 118-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.