Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 26 | 20 | 30 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 28 | 30 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Celtics 115-111. Heat's offense had its way with the Celtics. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.