Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
85
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 17 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Heat 96-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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.