Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
117
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 29 | 31 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat handled the Celtics 117-99. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.