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Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 26 24 26 96
Miami HeatHeat 27 25 26 31 109

After Action Report

The Heat downed the Celtics 109-96. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.