Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Heat 122-112. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Heat. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.