Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 102 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 37 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Heat upended the Celtics 129-102. The Heat got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.