Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 115 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 16 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics blew the doors off the Heat 115-89. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.