Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 94 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat handled the Celtics 111-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics are in a full-on tailspin. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.