Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 110 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Heat 110-100. Celtics' offense had its way with the Heat. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.