Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 28 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat squeaked past the Celtics 120-116. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.