Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 33 | 22 | 19 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Celtics 106-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.