Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 90 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Celtics 115-90. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.