Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 20 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Celtics 110-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.