Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
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Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 20 | 35 | 25 | 112 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 112-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
