Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 21 | 35 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Celtics squeaked past the Heat 109-105. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.