Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 107 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 22 | 29 | 17 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 107-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
