Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 108 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics edged the Heat 108-99. Celtics torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.