Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 34 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Heat 116-115. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.