Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 29 | 38 | 21 | 106 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 20 | 15 | 19 | 28 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Heat 106-82. Celtics' defense smothered the Heat all night. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.