Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 24 | 35 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat demolished the Celtics 118-98. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.