Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Celtics 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.