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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.