Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 17 | 29 | 27 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 16 | 24 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Celtics 101-99. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.