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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 21 19 21 26 87
Miami HeatHeat 28 20 26 22 96

After Action Report

In Miami, the Heat edged the Celtics 96-87. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.