Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 38 | 31 | 28 | 122 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 30 | 39 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Heat 122-117. Celtics' offense had its way with the Heat. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.