Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 25 | 36 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Heat 120-115. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.