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